PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture : PSYCH 2AP3 – (2) Neurodevelopmental Disorders.docx
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At least 6 of the following 9 symptoms present for at least 6 months (chose 6 months) often : often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes, often has difficultly sustaining attention in work or play, often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly, often does not follow through on instructions, fails to finish work, often has difficulty organizing tasks or activities, often easily distracted by extra stimuli, often dislikes or avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort, often loses things necessary for tasks or activities, often forgetful in daily activities. At least 6 out of 9, for at least 6 months often : fidgets or taps hands or feet and squirms in seats, leaves seat when not supposed to, runs about or climbs when inappropriate, acts if driven by a motor, unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly, talks excessively, blurts out answers, difficulty awaiting their turn, interrupts or intrudes on others.