ADHD & Your Child: ADHD Behavior Checklist

Review our ADHD Behavior Checklist for insight into common behaviors of ADHD that may describe your child.

Many children can have some difficulty with distractibility or impulsivity. Children with ADHD tend to have persistent challenges with inattention, impulse control and more that interferes with their ability to function at school, at home and in life.

The intended use of this tool is to help you understand where your child/student is experiencing challenges; it is not intended to be a diagnostic tool.

Instructions

Download a copy of the ADHD Behavior Checklist to complete offline. Think about the behavior you observe in your child or student and when you started to notice these behaviors. Check all that apply from the list.

ADHD Behavior Checklist

	Hyperactivity
	Unable to sit still
	Usually fidgets with hands or feet
	Talks a lot
	Is always on the go
	Frequently running or climbing
	Difficulty engaging in quiet activities

	Impulsivity
	Lacks self-control
	Very difficult to wait for their turn
	Often shouts out
	Often interrupts
	Has difficulty managing strong emotions
	Frequently talks back
	Says whatever pops into their head
	Intrudes in other people’s space

	Inattention
	Difficulty with organization
	Appears not to be listening when spoken to directly
	Often loses things
	Avoids homework and/or other tasks requiring sustained attention
	Easily distracted
	Forgetful in daily activities
	Makes careless mistakes
	Easily distracted with sights, sounds, and movement in the environment

If you’ve checked the majority of the boxes, you are not alone. It may be time to reach out for help. Call or email us at 650.688.3625 or careteam@chconline.org to set up a free 30-minute consultation with one of our ADHD experts.

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