The ADHD Checklist
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The ADHD checklist is designed to educate parents on typical ADHD behaviours and symptoms.
The checklist for ADHD is not intended to diagnose a child with ADHD. If, after reading the ADHD checklist parents recognize red flags in regards to their own child's behaviour, they should follow up with a visit to their doctor.
A proper ADHD assessment should be done by an experienced health care professional. The assessment should not only include interviews with the child, the parents and teachers, but should also include a complete physical, to rule out any other medical condition which may be causing adverse behaviours.
Interpreting the ADHD Checklist
When reviewing the checklist for ADHD keep in mind that ADHD behaviours are considered extreme, to the point where the child is not acting age appropriate, or socially acceptable.
ADHD behaviour has a negative affect on a child's home life and school life. ADHD behaviour also has been present in an ADHD child for years and cannot be explained away for situations in a child's life, such as a recent divorce.
The checklist for ADHD outlines the three basic ADHD behaviours present in the ADHD spectrum.
It is important to note that not every ADHD child exhibits all three behaviours. The subtypes of ADHD are...
- ADHD Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
- ADHD Predominantly Inattentive Type
- ADHD Predominantly Combined Type
Hyperactive Behaviours Associated with ADHD
ADHD checklist behaviours associated with Hyperactivity assesses how a child moves...
the child is constantly 'on the go'
the child's hands and feet are very fidgety
they are unable to sit still in a seat
the child often gets out of their seat at times when they are expected to remain seated
the child often climbs on things inappropriately... such as furniture... or runs excessively when inappropriate
the child talks excessively
the child finds it challenging to do quiet activities.
Impulsive Behaviours Associated with ADHD
Checklist for ADHD behaviours associated with Impulsivity assesses how a child behaves...
the child often cannot wait for their turn when involved in an activity
the child often interrupts other people's conversations or intrudes on other's games
the child often blurts out the answers to questions that were not intended for them
the child is often unable to control their emotions, showing their emotions inappropriately with no restraint.
Inattentive Behaviours Associated with ADHD
Checklist for ADHD behaviours associated with Inattention assesses how a child concentrates...
the child does not give close attention to detail
the child cannot retain information when a person speaks directly to them
the child cannot follow through when instruction are given to them, either not completing them or doing something that was not asked of them
the child makes careless mistakes in schoolwork and activities
the child is easily distracted by their surroundings
the child dislikes and avoids any task that requires sustained mental effort
the child often loses things
the child finds it very challenging to organize themselves when it comes to their tasks or their activities.
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