2. One out of three children in a classroom have ADD
Three to six more boys are diagnosed than girls
A person with ADD has a 30% slower maturity rate( a 16 year
old uses decision making skills of an 11 year old)
65% of all ADD children have non-compliance problems
50% of all ADD children have auditory comprehension
problems
35% eventually drop of high school
30% have failed or had to repeat a grade
3. Lack of Attention
Hyperactivity
Impulsive Behavior
4. Lack of attention
• Fails to give close attention to details or makes careless
mistakes in schoolwork
Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental
effort (such as schoolwork)
Often loses toys, assignments, pencils, books, or tools
needed for tasks or activities
Is easily distracted
Is often forgetful in daily activities
5. Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
Leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
Runs about or climbs in inappropriate situations
Has difficulty playing quietly
Is often "on the go," acts as if "driven by a motor," talks
excessively
6. Blurts out answers before questions have been
completed
Has difficulty awaiting turn
Interrupts or intrudes on others (butts into
conversations or games)
