Inattentive, Easily Distracted

1. Does your child often lose focus when doing something like homework or chores?
2. How many times a day do you notice your child getting distracted while doing things that
need concentration?
3. When your child gets distracted, how long does it usually take to refocus on what they
were doing?
4. How much does getting distracted affect your child's ability to finish tasks, like not
completing homework or forgetting instructions?
5. Are there certain situations or times, like during class or at home, when your child seems
more distracted than usual?
6. When you ask your child to refocus after being distracted, how do they react? Do they get
frustrated, ignore the instructions, or try to get back to the task?
Defiant
Does your child often argue or say 'no' when asked to do something?
How often does your child refuse to follow instructions or rules in a day or week?"
When your child refuses to do something, how long does it usually take before they calm down
or agree?
How big of a problem does it cause when your child doesn’t listen or argues, like disrupting
others or causing delays?
Are there specific people or situations, like with teachers or at home, where your child is more
likely to argue or not listen?
How does your child react if someone tries to enforce a rule or consequence when they’re being
defiant?
Restless in a squirmy sense
Does your child move around a lot, even when they’re supposed to sit still?
How often do you notice your child fidgeting or having trouble staying still during the day?
When they start moving or fidgeting, how long does it usually last before they calm down?
Does your child’s restlessness disrupt their ability to do things like focus in class or eat meals
quietly?
Are there specific times or activities, like during meals or homework, when your child is more
restless?
How does your child react if you ask them to sit still or stop moving around?
Forgets Things He/She Has Already Learned
Does your child have trouble remembering things they’ve learned, like schoolwork or
instructions?
How often do you notice your child forgetting something they already knew, like how to solve a
math problem or spelling a word?
When they forget something, does it take them a long time to relearn or remember it?
How much of an issue is it when your child forgets things, like affecting their schoolwork or
daily routines?
Are there specific subjects, activities, or situations where your child seems to forget things more
often?
How does your child react when they realize they’ve forgotten something they used to know or
could do easily?
Disturbs Other Children
(Frequently interrupts or annoys peers during activities or interactions)
1. Does your child often bother or interrupt other children when they’re playing or working?
2. How often does your child distract or bother others when they are trying to focus?
3. How often does this happen, like every day, once a week, or more?
4. When your child disturbs others, how long does it usually last before they stop?
5. Does your child’s behaviour make it hard for other kids to focus, or does it cause
arguments or fights?
6. Are there certain situations, like group activities or during class, where your child is more
likely to disturb others?
7. How does your child react if someone tells them to stop bothering others?
Actively Defies or Refuses to Comply with Adults' Requests
(Regularly refuses to follow instructions or rules set by adults)
1. Does your child often refuse to do what adults ask, like chores or homework?
2. What does your child do when you ask them to complete a task they don't want to do?
3. How often does your child say ‘no’ or ignore instructions in a day or week?
4. When your child refuses to listen, how long does it usually take for them to comply?
5. Does your child’s defiance cause big issues, like arguments, punishments, or delays in
tasks?
6. Is your child more defiant at home, at school, or in other specific places?
7. What does your child do if an adult insists on following through with a request they’ve
refused?
Is Always 'On the Go' or Acts as if Driven by a Motor
(Constantly moving, restless, or unable to relax)
1. Does your child seem like they’re always moving or can’t slow down?
2. Does your child seem to be in constant motion, even during quiet times?
3. How often does this happen during the day—every few minutes, once in a while, or all
the time?
4. When your child is on the go, how long do they stay active before calming down?
5. Does this behaviour make it hard for them to focus on tasks or interact with others?
6. Are there certain times or situations, like at meals or bedtime, when your child acts this
way more often?
7. How does your child react when asked to slow down or sit still?
Poor in Spelling
(Struggles with remembering and applying spelling rules or patterns)
1. Does your child have trouble spelling words correctly, even ones they’ve learned before?
2. Does your child often misspell common or recently learned words?
3. How often do they make spelling mistakes—every day, in most tests, or only sometimes?
4. When they struggle with spelling, does it take them a long time to improve or remember
the right spelling?
5. Does this problem affect their schoolwork, like getting lower grades or avoiding writing
tasks?
6. Are there specific types of words, like longer ones or ones they haven’t practised
recently, where they struggle more?
7. How does your child react when they’re corrected on their spelling mistakes?
Cannot Remain Still
(Finds it difficult to sit in one place for any length of time)
1. Does your child have trouble sitting still, like during meals or at school?
2. How long can your child sit still before they feel the need to move?
3. How often does this happen in a day—once, a few times, or all the time?
4. When they start moving or fidgeting, how long does it take for them to stop or calm
down?
5. Does their inability to stay still cause problems, like distracting others or not finishing
tasks?
6. Are there specific situations, like watching TV or doing homework, where they seem
more unable to stay still?
7. How does your child react if someone asks them to stay still for a while?
Spiteful or Vindictive
(Shows a pattern of intentionally hurting others or seeking revenge)
1. Does your child sometimes do or say mean things to hurt others on purpose?
2. Has your child ever tried to get back at someone who upset them, and how?
3. How often do you notice this kind of behaviour—every day, a few times a week, or
rarely?
4. When your child acts spitefully, does it last a short time, or do they stay upset or vengeful
for a long time?
5. Does this behaviour cause problems, like upsetting siblings, friends, or teachers?
6. Are there specific situations, like when they feel wronged or angry, that lead to this
behaviour?
7. How does your child react if someone talks to them about being mean or hurting others?
Leaves Seat in Classroom or in Other Situations Where Remaining Seated is Expected
(Gets up from their seat when staying seated is expected)
1. Does your child often leave their seat when they’re supposed to stay seated, like during
class or meals?
2. Does your child often leave their seat during meals or school activities?
3. How often does this happen during a typical day or week?
4. When they leave their seat, how long does it take before they sit back down?
5. Does this behaviour cause problems, like disrupting others or not finishing tasks?
6. Are there specific times, like during lessons or at the dinner table, when this happens
more often?
7. How does your child react when told to stay seated?
Fidgets with Hands or Feet or Squirms in Seat
(Constantly moves or shifts position when seated)
1. Does your child fidget or squirm a lot when sitting down?
2. Does your child fidget or squirm when they are supposed to sit still?
3. How often do you notice this, like every few minutes or only sometimes?
4. When they start fidgeting, how long does it usually last before they stop?
5. Does their fidgeting make it hard for them or others to focus on tasks?
6. Are there specific situations, like doing homework or sitting in class, where they fidget
more?
7. How does your child respond if asked to stop fidgeting or sit still?
Not Reading Up to Par
Does your child have trouble reading at the level expected for their age or grade?
How often do they struggle with reading tasks, like every day or only during specific
assignments?
When they have difficulty, does it take them a long time to finish reading?
Does this issue affect their grades or make them avoid reading altogether?
Are there specific types of reading, like stories or instructions, where they struggle more?
How does your child react when asked to read something they find difficult?
Short Attention Span
Does your child often have trouble staying focused on tasks or activities?
How often do you notice them losing focus, like several times a day or just occasionally?
When they lose focus, how long does it take for them to get back on task?
Does this short attention span make it hard for them to finish tasks or follow instructions?
Are there specific activities, like schoolwork or chores, where they lose focus more quickly?
How does your child react when reminded to pay attention or focus?
Argues with adults
Does your child often argue with adults, like teachers or parents?
How often does this happen, like every day or just occasionally?
When your child argues, how long does it usually last?
Does their arguing lead to bigger issues, like punishments or disruptions?
Are there specific situations, like being told 'no,' that make your child more likely to argue?
What does your child do if an adult insists on what they’re asking, even when your child
disagrees?
Only Pays Attention to Things He/She Is Really Interested In
Does your child focus better on things they’re interested in but lose focus on other tasks?
How often do you see this happen during a typical day or week?
When they lose interest, does it take a long time to get them to focus again?
Does this selective focus make it hard for them to complete less interesting tasks, like
schoolwork?
Are there specific activities, like games or hobbies, where they stay focused longer?
How does your child respond when asked to work on something they’re not interested in?
Has Difficulty Waiting for His/Her Turn
Does your child have trouble waiting for their turn during games or conversations?
How often does this happen, like every day or just once in a while?
When they interrupt or skip their turn, does it last long, or do they stop quickly?
Does this behaviour cause problems, like arguments with other kids or delays in activities?
Are there specific situations, like group activities, where they struggle more with waiting?
How does your child react if reminded to wait for their turn?
Lacks Interest in Schoolwork
Does your child often seem uninterested in doing schoolwork?
How often does this happen, like every day or just on certain days?
When they’re uninterested, how long does it take to get them to start or finish their work?
Does their lack of interest in schoolwork affect their grades or lead to incomplete assignments?
Are there specific subjects or types of assignments that your child dislikes more?
How does your child react when encouraged or pushed to complete schoolwork they’re not
interested in?
Distractibility or Attention Span a Problem
Does your child get distracted easily while working or playing?
How often do you notice this, like several times a day or just occasionally?
When they get distracted, how long does it take for them to return to what they were doing?
Does their distractibility make it hard for them to complete tasks or follow through on
instructions?
Are there specific situations, like noisy rooms or long tasks, where they get distracted more?
How does your child respond when reminded to stay focused?
Temper Outbursts; Explosive, Unpredictable Behavior
Does your child have sudden outbursts of anger or frustration?
How often do these outbursts happen, like every day or just once in a while?
When your child has an outburst, how long does it usually last?
Do these outbursts cause problems, like scaring others or disrupting activities?
Are there specific situations, like being told 'no' or losing a game, that trigger these outbursts?
What does your child do after the outburst? Do they calm down on their own, or do they need
help?
Runs About or Climbs Excessively in Situations Where It is Inappropriate
Does your child often run around or climb on things when they’re not supposed to?
How often do you notice this, like every day or only in certain places?
When they start running or climbing, how long does it take for them to stop?
Does this behaviour cause problems, like disrupting others or creating unsafe situations?
Are there specific places, like home, school, or the park, where this happens more often?
How does your child respond when asked to stop running or climbing?
Poor in Arithmetic
Does your child have trouble with math, like solving problems or understanding concepts?
How often do they struggle with math, like every assignment or only sometimes?
When they find math difficult, does it take them longer than expected to complete it?
Does this affect their performance in school, like getting lower grades in math?
Are there specific types of problems, like addition or word problems, where they struggle more?
How does your child feel about doing math? Do they get frustrated or try to avoid it?
Interrupts or Intrudes on Others (e.g., Butts Into Others' Conversations or Games)
Does your child often interrupt others while they’re talking or playing?
How often does this happen, like several times a day or only occasionally?
When they interrupt, does it last for a long time, or do they stop quickly?
Does this behaviour upset others or lead to conflicts with friends or family?
Are there specific situations, like group games or conversations, where they interrupt more?
What does your child do if asked to wait their turn or stop interrupting?
Has Difficulty Playing or Engaging in Leisure Activities Quietly
Does your child have trouble playing quietly or keeping calm during activities?
How often do you notice this, like every time they play or just in certain situations?
When they’re noisy or active, how long does it usually last before they calm down?
Does their noisiness or activity cause disruptions or make it hard for others to enjoy the activity?
Are there specific activities, like games or watching TV, where they struggle to stay quiet?
How does your child react when asked to play more quietly?
Fails to Finish Things He/She Starts
Does your child start tasks but often leave them unfinished?
How often do you notice this, like every day or just with certain activities?
When they leave something unfinished, does it stay incomplete for a long time?
Does this habit affect their schoolwork, chores, or other responsibilities?
Are there specific types of tasks, like homework or cleaning up, that they tend to leave
unfinished?
How does your child respond if reminded or encouraged to complete what they started?
Does Not Follow Through on Instructions and Fails to Finish Schoolwork
Does your child have trouble finishing schoolwork even when they understand what to do?
How often do they fail to follow through on instructions, like every day or just occasionally?
When they don’t follow through, how long does it usually take for them to get back on track?
Does this habit significantly affect their school performance, like leading to missed deadlines or
lower grades?
Are there specific types of assignments, like long projects or routine tasks, where this happens
more?
What does your child do if reminded or prompted to finish their schoolwork?
Excitable, Impulsive
Does your child get excited easily or act impulsively without thinking things through?
How often do you notice this behaviour, like every day or only in certain situations?
When they act impulsively, does it take a while to calm them down or change their behaviour?
Does their excitement or impulsiveness lead to problems, like breaking rules or upsetting others?
Are there specific situations, like during playtime or when they’re upset, where this happens
more?
How does your child react when asked to think before acting?
Restless, Always Up and On the Go
Does your child seem to always be moving or restless, even when there’s no need to be?
How often do you notice this, like all day or just during specific activities?
When they’re restless, how long does it usually last before they calm down?
Does their restlessness interfere with what they or others are doing, like making it hard to focus?
Are there specific situations, like sitting still in class or at the dinner table, where this happens
more?
How does your child react when told to sit still or stay calm?