The ADD / ADHD Checklist

Poor study skills
• Inconsistent performance; one day is able to perform a task and the next day cannot; the student is “consistently inconsistent”

responds first, thinks later)

Does not think or worry about consequences, so tends to be fearless or gravitate to high-risk behavior

Difficulty inhibiting what he or she says, making tactless comments; says whatever pops into his or her head and talks back to authority figures

Cannot wait or delay gratification; wants things immediately

Begins tasks without waiting for directions (before listening to the full direction or taking the time to read written directions)

Blurts out answers before questions have been completed
• Has difficulty waiting for his or her turn in games and activities

• Disorganized, frequently misplaces or loses belongings; desks, backpacks, lockers, and rooms extremely messy and chaotic

Easily frustrated
• Overly reactive

Difficulty with transitions and changes in routine or activity