✓ Persistent difficulty sustaining attention – Losing focus during lessons, homework, or conversations, especially when the task feels slow, repetitive, or not hands‑on.

✓ High distractibility – Sounds, movement, other children, or even their own thoughts can pull their attention away instantly.

✓ Impulsive actions or speech – Interrupting, calling out, grabbing items, acting before thinking, or rushing into situations without considering consequences.

✓ Physical hyperactivity or constant movement – Fidgeting, pacing, climbing, tapping, bouncing, or struggling to stay seated — especially in structured settings like school.

✓ Difficulty starting tasks – Delaying homework, chores, or independent work unless there is novelty, excitement, or immediate reward.

✓ Poor working memory – Forgetting instructions moments after hearing them, losing track of what they were doing, or misplacing belongings like jumpers, water bottles, or homework.

✓ Emotional intensity and quick frustration – Strong reactions to small setbacks, becoming overwhelmed when things feel “too much,” or struggling to calm down once upset.

✓ Disorganisation in daily routines – Difficulty keeping school items together, remembering what needs to be brought home, or managing multi‑step tasks without support.

✓ Inconsistent performance – Capable and bright, but output varies day‑to‑day; may excel in areas of interest (e.g., sports, gaming, hands‑on tasks) but struggle with routine or less stimulating work.

✓ Hyperfocus on preferred activities – Deep, immersive focus on games, building, sports, or special interests — making transitions away from them challenging.