Review our ADHD Behavior Checklist for insight into common behaviors of ADHD that may describe your child.


written by Cindy Lopez
Director, Community Connections

reviewed by Melina Foden
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Many children can have some difficulty with distractibility or impulsivity. Children with ADHD tend to have persistent challenges with inattention, impulse control and more that interferes with their ability to function at school, at home and in life.
The intended use of this tool is to help you understand where your child/student is experiencing challenges; it is not intended to be a diagnostic tool.
This resource is part of CHC’s ADHD Guide.
Instructions
Download a copy of the ADHD Behavior Checklist to complete offline. Think about the behavior you observe in your child or student and when you started to notice these behaviors. Check all of the behaviors that apply on the list.
ADHD Behavior Checklist
| Hyperactivity | |
| • | Unable to sit still |
| • | Usually fidgets with hands or feet |
| • | Talks a lot |
| • | Is always on the go |
| • | Frequently running or climbing |
| • | Difficulty engaging in quiet activities |
| Impulsivity | |
| • | Lacks self-control |
| • | Very difficult to wait for their turn |
| • | Often shouts out |
| • | Often interrupts |
| • | Has difficulty managing strong emotions |
| • | Frequently talks back |
| • | Says whatever pops into their head |
| • | Intrudes in other people’s space |
| Inattention | |
| • | Difficulty with organization |
| • | Appears not to be listening when spoken to directly |
| • | Often loses things |
| • | Avoids homework and/or other tasks requiring sustained attention |
| • | Easily distracted |
| • | Forgetful in daily activities |
| • | Makes careless mistakes |
| • | Easily distracted with sights, sounds, and movement in the environment |
If you’ve observed the majority of the behaviors on the list, you are not alone. It may be time to reach out for help. Call or email us at 650.688.3625 or [email protected] to set up a free 30-minute consultation with one of our ADHD experts.
Download a PDF of ADHD & Your Child: ADHD Behavior Checklist:
See CHC’s ADHD content for more helpful resources.





