Select the symptoms that have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that they are interfering with normal life.

often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities

often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities

often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)

often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)

is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli

often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)

is often forgetful in daily activities

often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected

often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, maybe limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)

often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly

is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor"

often talks excessively

often blurts out answers before questions have been completed

often has difficulty awaiting turn

often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)