Does your child’s mood change from happy to sad instantaneously — almost like flicking a light switch? *

Does your child masterfully lie to either avoid consequences or manipulate a situation? *

When you try to set limits on your child — asking him to shut off his video game and join you at the dinner table — does he react in an extreme or violent way? *

Is your child sometimes precocious — charming adults with his intelligent and mature speaking style — and then at other times does he regress to baby-like, primitive behaviors, like crawling up in a fetal position when stressed or engaging in baby talk? *

Is your child much more curious about sex than other children her age? Does she bring up sex inappropriately in conversation, or has she engaged in inappropriate or risky sexual behaviors? *

Does it seem like your child has given up sleeping altogether — but often doesn’t seem tired the day after a sleepless night? *

All of a sudden, is your child convinced she can be a famous singer, president of the United States, an international spy, and a millionaire — all at once? *

Does your child engage in dangerous activities — like jumping out of trees or rollerblading while hanging on to the back of a car — and later say that he knew it could be dangerous, for others but that he felt immune to that danger? Does he report that he may even welcome any injury? *

Does your child’s brain seem powered by a motor? Does she talk a mile a minute, or says she can’t seem to slow down her thoughts? *

Does your child have long, explosive rage attacks — sometimes complete with foul language that’s inappropriate for his age? *

When your child gets in trouble at school or at home, does she blame others for causing the mistake? *

Does your child seek out gory films and violent, bloody games? *

Does your child expect the worst at every turn? Does he panic over small, seemingly insignificant events — like a minor scrape or a crime-related news story? *

Does your child suddenly reject taking part in her favorite activities? *

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