Types of ADHD

• Mainly Inattentive
• Mainly Hyperactive-Impulsive

(Some children may show a combined form)

• Often fails to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes in schoolwork, or other activities.
• Often has difficulty keeping concentration in tasks or play activities.
• Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
• Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork (not due to misbehaviour or failure to understand instructions).
• Often has difficulty organising tasks and activities.
• Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require asustained mental effort (such as school work or homework).
• Often “loses” things necessary for tasks and activities e.g. toys; school books; pencils.
• Often easily distracted by things going on around them.
• Often forgetful in daily activities.

• Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat.
• Often leaves seat in classroom.
• Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescence this may be restricted to feelings of restlessness).
• Often has difficulty in playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly.
• Often “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”.
• Often talks excessively.
• Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
• Often has difficulty waiting their turn.
• Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. butts into conversations or games).