· difficulty in paying attention to details
· easily distracted by events that are occurring at the same time
· makes careless mistakes
· appears disorganized (frequently losing school books and assignments)
· appears not to listen
· fails to follow through on tasks
· fidgets or squirms around in their seats
· talks excessively
· is unable to "hold" events or information to apply to the future
· slow to develop self-regulation (needs "instant gratification")