3. Neurobiological
Heredity
Difficult pregnancy or birth
Excessively high body lead levels
Injury to the prefrontal regions of the
brain
4. Fails to give close attention to details or makes
careless mistakes.
Has difficulty sustaining attention.
Does not appear to listen.
Struggles to follow through on instructions.
Has difficulty with organization.
Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sustained mental
effort.
Is easily distracted.
Is forgetful in daily activities.
5. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in chair.
Has difficulty remaining seated.
Runs around or climbs excessively.
Has difficulty engaging in activities quietly.
Acts as if driven by a motor.
Talks excessively.
Blurts out answers before questions have been
completed.
Has difficulty waiting or taking turns.
Interrupts or intrudes upon others.
6. Meets both inattentive and
hyperactive/impulsive criteria.
7. Assessment of the child’s school
performance
Social and emotional functioning
Developmental level
History from parents, teachers, and
the child
8. At least SIX symptoms that have persisted
for at least SIX months to a degree that is
maladaptive and inconsistent with
developmental level
Onset usually before age SEVEN
Symptoms must be present in TWO or more
situations
Causes significant distress or impairment
Is not accounted for by another disorder
11. Teach peer tutors how to do
their job without doing all the
work.
Teach peer tutors how to use
positive comments and praise.
12. Step 1 _______ Please ____________
(name) (direction)
Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds
Reinforce or go to step 2
Step 2 _______ You need to ___________
(name) (direction)
Walk away or wait 3-5 seconds
Reinforce or Consequence
