Major symptoms include:

• Trying to pay attention but your mind often drifts so you miss out on what was said

• Starting tasks, like chores or paperwork, but not finishing them

• Forgetfulness in daily activities, such as doing chores, returning texts, paying bills, etc.

• Poor organizational skills

• Avoidance of tasks requiring sustained mental effort or energy

• Often loses or misplaces things like keys, credit cards, homework

• Easily distracted by background noises and activities

• Excessive procrastination waits till the last minute until the feeling of “pressure” is on

• Difficulty remembering what was just read and needs to be read it again

• Hyperactivity

• Interrupts others when they are speaking or when they are busy

• Difficulty unwinding and relaxing and often falling asleep

• Noticeably fidgets or squirms with hands or feet

• Excessive talking in social situations, finishing the sentences of others

• Leaves seat at school or meetings when expected to remain seated

• Compelled to do things, like being driven by a motor

• Difficulty maintaining attention when doing boring or repetitive work

• Difficulty taking turns, maintaining patience, delaying gratification