ADHD Foundation - ADHD Assessment Scale for children

Part A
Questions		Never	Occasionally	Often	Very Often

01 .	Does not pay attention to details or makes careless mistakes with, for example, homework

02 .	Has difficulty keeping attention to what needs to be done

03 .	Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

04 .	Does not follow through when given directions and fails to finish activities (not due to refusal or failure to understand)

05 .	Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities

06 .	Avoids, dislikes, or does not want to start tasks that require ongoing mental effort

07 .	Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (toys, assignments, pencils, or books)

08 .	Is easily distracted by noises or other stimuli

09 .	Is forgetful in daily activities

Part B
10 .	Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

11 .	Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected

12 .	Runs about or climbs too much when remaining seated is expected

13 .	Has difficulty playing or beginning quiet play activities

14 .	Is “on the go” or often acts as if “driven by a motor”

15 .	Talks too much

16 .	Blurts out answers before questions have been completed

17 .	Has difficulty waiting his or her turn

18 .	Interrupts in or intrudes on others’ conversations and/activities