Symptom criteria (minimum 5/9) for inattention
Makes careless mistakes when working on boring or difficult tasks Difficulty sustaining attention while working on boring or repetitive tasks Difficulty concentrating on what people say even when spoken to directly Difficulty wrapping-up final details; fails to complete tasks Difficulty with organization and getting tasks in order Avoids or delays tasks requiring sustained mental effort Loses or misplaces personal possessions; difficulty finding things Easily distracted by surrounding activity or noise Forgetful; difficulty remembering appointments or obligations
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Symptom criteria (minimum 5/9) for hyperactivity/impulsivity
Fidgets or squirms with hands or feet Leaves the seat in meetings or situations where sitting is expected Feels restless or needs to be chronically active Difficulty unwinding, relaxing, or engaging in leisure activities quietly Feels compelled to stay active ("on the go" or "driven by a motor") Talks excessively in social situations Blurts out or finishes sentences of others who are talking Difficulty awaiting turn; has to have demands met immediately Interrupts or intrudes on others when they are busy
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