Frequent trouble paying attention to details
Often making careless mistakes in work, school, or daily tasks
Difficulty staying focused during reading, meetings, or conversations
Frequently seeming not to listen when spoken to directly
Often losing things needed for tasks or activities
Being easily distracted by unrelated thoughts or outside stimuli
Forgetting appointments, deadlines, or routine responsibilities
Trouble organizing tasks and managing time
Avoiding or delaying tasks that require sustained mental effort
Restlessness or feeling unable to sit still for long periods
Fidgeting, tapping, or squirming often
Talking excessively or interrupting others
Acting impulsively without thinking through consequences
Difficulty waiting your turn
Feeling mentally “scattered” or overwhelmed by simple tasks
Symptoms happening often and affecting school, work, relationships, or daily life
Symptoms starting in childhood or being present for a long time
Symptoms occurring in more than one setting, such as home, school, and work
Ruling out other causes such as stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, substance use, or medical conditions
Getting an evaluation from a licensed mental health professional or doctor