My child makes careless mistakes.

It's very difficult for my child to stay focused on homework or other tasks.

My child rarely completes an activity before moving to the next activity.

Even when spoken to directly, my child seems to not be paying attention.

My child is disorganized and even with my help can't seem to learn how to become organized.

My child frequently loses things like homework and personal belongings.

My child tries to avoid activities that require sustained concentration and a lot of mental effort.

• If you checked six or more of these behaviors, your child may have inattentive type ADD. However, your child may have ADD even if fewer than six of these behaviors were checked. This test is intended as an informal guide and does not claim to be accurate. If you believe your child has ADD, check with your physicians or a licensed mental health practitioner. Treatments are available that can reduce substantially these neurologically based behaviors.
  

Sometimes my child acts as if s/he's driven by a motor.

Now matter how hard he tries, my child has problems remaining seated even when s/he's supposed to.

My child talks a lot, even when s/he has nothing much to say.

My child often interferes in the classroom because s/he has difficulty engaging in quiet activities without disturbing others.

In class or at home, my child blurts out answers to questions before they are fully asked.

My child has difficulty waiting patiently to take turns, and frequently butts ahead in lines or grabs toys from playmates.

Sometimes my child seems intrusive. She/he interrupts constantly other peoples' activities and conversations.

• If you checked six or more of these behaviors, your child may have hyperactive-impulsive type ADD. However, your child may have ADD even if fewer than six of these behaviors were checked. This test is intended as an informal guide and does not claim to be accurate. If you believe your child has ADD, check with your physicians or a licensed mental health practitioner. Treatments are available that can reduce substantially these neurologically based behaviors.