My child often blurts out answers and interrupts others when they are talking.

My child forgets to bring home materials for homework, or completes his homework and then forgets to hand it in.

My child has difficulty when given instructions that have two or more steps.

My child has trouble prioritizing homework assignments or has trouble organizing and planning long-term assignments.

My child gets upset when things don’t go his way.

My child tends to put off doing homework, school projects, studying for tests, or completing chores until the last minute.

My child starts homework assignments, chores, or working on a hobby with gusto, but often loses steam before the task is completed.

When faced with a problem, my child usually gets stuck on one possible solution. If that doesn’t work out, he has trouble coming up with alternative solutions.

My child avoids tasks that require multiple steps or sustained attention.

My child is easily distracted.

I usually have to remind my child to do homework or complete chores around the house.

My child is disorganized and messy. His personal work area, school folders, and backpack are jammed with papers.

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