2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
3. Often does not seem to listen to what is being said to him or her
4. 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 directions)
5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
6. Often avoids, expresses reluctance about, or has difficulty engaging in tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework
7. Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., school assignments, pencils, books, tools, or toys)
8. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
9. Often forgetful in daily activities
2. Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining in seat is expected.
3. Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)
4. Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
5. Is often on the go or often acts as if driven by a motor
6. Often talks excessively
8. Often has difficulty awaiting turn
9. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g. out into conversations or games)