failing to give close attention to details or making careless mistakes

difficulty sustaining attention

appearing not to listen when spoken to directly

not following through on instructions and failing to complete tasks

 organizational difficulties

avoiding, or not liking, tasks that require sustained mental effort

 losing things necessary for tasks

being easily distracted

forgetfulness

fidgeting

 leaving one’s seat in situations where remaining seated is expected

feelings of restlessness or excessive activity

 difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly

feeling as if  “driven by a motor”

talking excessively

 blurting out answers before questions have  been completed

  impatience - or difficulty waiting

  interrupting others in activities or conversation