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An ADD ADHD Checklist
An ADD ADHD Checklist by Mary Asomah...
If parents are concerned about their 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 parents not jump to conclusions or attempt to 'diagnose' their 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 the 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.
