An ADD ADHD Checklist

If you are concerned about your child's behaviour it may be helpful to consider an ADD ADHD checklist in order to better understand which behaviours are considered to be ADD ADHD behaviours.

But it is very important that you do not jump to conclusions or attempt to 'diagnose' your child by reading a checklist.

Consider the following ADD/ADHD checklist, if you have any questions about typical ADD ADHD behaviour, and if red flags are raised in relation to your child, then follow up with an appointment with your doctor.

The Best Way to Interpret ADD/ADHD Checklist

Remember, when considering the ADD/ADHD checklist, that behaviours listed are only considered to be ADD ADHD characteristics if they persist for more than six months.

Several of the following characteristics should be present, and not just one or two.

The behaviours listed below are considered to be at an extreme, to the point where a child is acting developmentally inappropriate and socially unacceptable.

Impulsive Behaviours

Many ADD/ADHD checklist behaviours involve how a child moves and behaves...

• Often cannot wait for their turn when involved in an activity
• Often interrupts other people's conversations or intrudes on other's games
• Often blurts out the answers to questions that were not intended for them
• Often unable to control their emotions, show their emotions inappropriately with no restraint.

Hyperactive Behaviours

• Is constantly 'on the go'
• Is very fidgety with their hands and feet and cannot sit still in a seat
• Often gets out of their seat at times when they are expected to remain seated
• Often climbs on things inappropriately or runs excessively when inappropriate
• Talks excessively
• Finds it challenging to do quiet activities.

Inattentive Behaviours

ADD/ADHD checklist behaviours that involve inattentive behaviours refer to behaviours that show that a child is having difficulty following directions and listening, and is easily distracted.

• Often finds it difficult to maintain the attention needed to complete tasks or play activities
• Does not give close attention to detail
• Cannot retain information when a person speaks directly to them
• Cannot follow through when instruction are given to them, either not completing them or doing something that was not asked of them
• Makes careless mistakes in schoolwork and activities
• Is easily distracted by their surroundings
• Dislikes and avoids any task that requires sustained mental effort
• Often loses things
• Finds it very challenging to organize themselves when it comes to their tasks or their activities.

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