ADHD & Your Child: ADHD Behavior Checklist

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

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 careteam@testing.chconline.org 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 Guide for more helpful resources.