Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., schoolwork or homework for older adolescents and adults, preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers). often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)į. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (e.g., difficulty managing sequential tasks difficulty keeping materials and belongings in order messy, disorganized work has poor time management fails to meet deadlines).į. often has difficulty organizing tasks and activitiesĮ. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked).Į. often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)ĭ. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (e.g., mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of any obvious distraction).ĭ. often does not seem to listen when spoken to directlyĬ. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (e.g., has difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy reading).Ĭ.

often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activityī. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate).ī.

often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activitiesĪ. For older adolescents and adults (age 17 or older), at least five symptoms are required.Ī. Note: The symptoms are not solely a manifestation of oppositional behavior, defiance, hostility, or failure to understand tasks or instructions. Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities: Six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:ġ. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2):ġ. Disorder Class: Disorders Usually Diagnosed in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescenceĭisorder Class: Neurodevelopmental DisordersĪ.

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