ADHD Symptom Tests: Inattentive ADD, Hyperactive Impulsive https://www.additudemag.com ADHD symptom tests, ADD medication & treatment, behavior & discipline, school & learning essentials, organization and more information for families and individuals living with attention deficit and comorbid conditions Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:58:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.additudemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cropped-additude-favicon-512x512-1.png?w=32&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C32px&ssl=1 ADHD Symptom Tests: Inattentive ADD, Hyperactive Impulsive https://www.additudemag.com 32 32 [Self-Test] Do I Have Adult Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD? https://www.additudemag.com/hyperactive-impulsive-adhd-symptom-test-adults/ https://www.additudemag.com/hyperactive-impulsive-adhd-symptom-test-adults/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2019 19:27:13 +0000 https://www.additudemag.com/?p=110402

Do I Have Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD?

The hyperactive impulsive subtype of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is relatively easy to identify in children. In adults, the symptoms are often more subtle and difficult to pinpoint — for example, hyperactivity sometimes settles into a general feeling of restlessness with age. However, while some childhood symptoms dissipate with time, others evolve and change and emerge. These symptoms can range from general annoyances to severe challenges that cause problems in relationships and at work.

Besides restlessness, adults with hyperactive impulsive ADHD may find it difficult to wait in line at the store, interrupt others while talking, monopolize conversations, and have poor driving histories. If this sounds like you, take this self-test.

Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms are severe, frequent, and pervasive enough to suggest a positive ADHD diagnosis. But this self-test may provide some behavior clues and suggestions about next steps.

This questionnaire is designed to determine whether you demonstrate symptoms similar to those of attention deficit disorder (ADHD) — and the hyperactive impulsive sub-type in particular. If you answer ‘Very Often’ or ‘Frequently’ to a significant number of these questions, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation.

Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association 

When involved in something that I find interesting, I may lose track of time or have a hard time pulling myself away, even when I have other obligations.

I procrastinate, especially when the project I need to do will require a sustained mental effort, such as paying bills, balancing the checking account, or doing taxes.

I have lost jobs because of chronic tardiness.

When given similar tasks at work, I take longer than my coworkers do to complete assignments.

My mind drifts when I am talking to someone, and I often find that I have missed parts of the conversation.

I change jobs often — either because I become bored with the job or because I am fired due to tardiness or not completing tasks.

People in my life – parents, teachers, and bosses – describe me as an underachiever. They may say I lack drive, call me a couch potato, or say that I am lazy.

I start a chore or project at home and then move on to a different task, leaving many chores and projects partially complete. I have a variety of unfinished tasks laying around my house.

I forget doctor’s appointments, meetings for work, or plans with friends. I have been told that if it is important, I will remember, but that doesn’t seem to be true.

My boss or coworkers have commented that I seem disinterested in the work I am doing and am often staring into space when I should be working.

I am easily distracted by activity around me at work. I work better in quiet, private environments.

I get hit with late fees on my credit cards and/or utility payments more often than I would like to admit.

People complain that I don’t remember things they told me or that I don’t seem to listen when they talk to me.

My friends have told me an artificially early time for dinner reservations or lunch dates because I am always late.

I have had car accidents.


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Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD in Adults: Next Steps

1. Take this Test: Full ADHD Symptom Test for Adults
2. Take This Test: Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Adults
3. Read Impulsivity Explained
4. Take This Test: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Adults
5. Take This Test: Do You Have Emotional Hyperarousal?
6. Take This Test: Do You Have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
7. Download How to Focus (When Your Brain Says ‘No!’)

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Does My Child Have Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD?

Approximately 8.4 percent of children in the U.S. have ADHD, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Symptoms are often first diagnosed when a child reaches school age and has trouble sitting still for extended periods, disrupts the class by impulsively blurting out answers, experiences frustration or anger with classmates, and/or can’t seem to stay seated. ADHD symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity can include excessive talking, constant movement, acting as if driven by a motor, and acting without thinking — and to qualify for a diagnosis, a child must demonstrate a majority of ADHD’s symptoms in more than one setting.

If you believe your child may show signs of hyperactivity and impulsivity, answer the following ADHD symptom questions and bring the results to your primary care physician for evaluation and discussion. Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms are severe, frequent, and pervasive enough to suggest a positive ADHD diagnosis. But this self-test may provide some behavior clues and suggestions about next steps.

This questionnaire is designed to determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — and the hyperactive impulsive sub-type in particular. If you answer often to a significant number of these questions, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. 

Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association

My child runs everywhere. He or she never walks and always seems to be in a rush. They climb on furniture and run through the house, even after being told not to. Their teacher has commented that they sometimes run through the school hallways, which is never allowed.

My child’s teacher has commented that my child gets out of their seat, sometimes during lessons or when the class is working quietly. They seem to need to sharpen their pencil, go to the lavatory, ask questions, or get supplies much more often than the other children in the class.

My child engages in risky behavior. When outdoors, he or she may scale the highest tree, climb up on the roof, ride their bike dangerously fast, or run across the street without looking.

My child’s teachers have referred to my child as disobedient or defiant because his or her impulsive behavior may make it seem as if they don't care about classroom rules.


My child’s teacher has commented that he or she blurts out answers during class, even before the teacher has finished asking the question.

My child is outgoing and can easily talk to other children but has very few close friends. He or she is fun to be around but can’t settle down to be attentive to the other person’s needs.









My child doesn’t seem to understand social norms and acts inappropriately in social situations, butting in conversations, standing too close to others, grabbing an item from someone else, or moving around while everyone else is standing or sitting still.









My child cannot sit still. He or she is always fidgeting, doodling, tapping a pencil, or swinging his feet — even at the end of a long, tiring day when the family is sitting at dinner or trying to quietly watch a television show.










My child acts without thinking and usually regrets his or her actions once they have had time to think about what they have done — for example, grabbing a toy, jumping on furniture, or disobeying a rule.














My child doesn’t understand personal space and will often intrude on other people’s “bubbles.”









When our family attends an event where we must sit quietly for an extended period, such as church or the movies, my child feels physically uncomfortable and needs to get up to move around.




My child has trouble waiting his or her turn. When playing games, they become impatient and antsy when others are taking turns in an orderly fashion.







My child has reacted physically when provoked by another child — hitting or tripping or yelling when he or she knows they should not. The reaction is almost instantaneous and, though they feel badly afterward, they are seemingly not able to control this behavior in the moment.











My child has difficulty controlling his or her emotions. They may suddenly get angry, but that anger can subside as quickly as it appears and they may not even remember why they were angry.





My child talks excessively. He or she sometimes follows me around the house talking. During dinner, they monopolize the conversation and will interrupt when others are talking.



When my child is interested and hyperfocused on something like watching a favorite movie, he or she taps a finger or plays with an object in their hands.



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Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD Symptom Test for Children: Next Steps

1. Take This Test: Sensory Processing Disorder for Children
2. Take This Test: Full ADHD Symptoms Test for Children
3. Take This Test: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
4. Take This Test General Anxiety Disorder for Children
5. Research: The Three Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive and Combined

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Symptoms of inattentive attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (previously called ADD) — particularly in women — can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years, even decades. Many adults are finally evaluated for ADD symptoms after their children get diagnosed — and they realize that they struggled with the same symptoms all their lives. ADD symptoms in adults can include lack of motivation, procrastination, and difficulty sustaining attention. ADD can cause problems with relationships, finances, and work. And it is absolutely worth diagnosing — and treating — at any age.

Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms are severe, frequent, and pervasive enough to suggest a positive ADD diagnosis. But this self-test may provide some behavior clues and suggestions about next steps.

This ADD test is designed to determine whether you demonstrate symptoms similar to those of attention deficit disorder — and the inattentive sub-type in particular. If you answer ‘Very Often’ or ‘Frequently’ to a significant number of these questions, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. This screener is based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association.

People in my life – parents, teachers, and bosses – describe me as an underachiever. They may say I lack drive, call me a couch potato, or say that I am lazy.

When given similar tasks at work, I take longer than my coworkers do to complete assignments.

I seem unprepared because I forget or lose things like my keys, cell phone, and wallet.

I am easily distracted by activity around me at work. I work better in quiet, private environments.

When involved in something that I find interesting, I may lose track of time or have a hard time pulling myself away, even when I have other obligations.

I procrastinate, especially when the project I need to do will require a sustained mental effort, such as paying bills, balancing the checking account, or doing taxes.

I change jobs often — either because I become bored with the job or because I am fired due to tardiness or not completing tasks.

I forget doctor’s appointments, meetings for work, or plans with friends. I have been told that if it is important, I will remember, but that doesn’t seem to be true.

My mind drifts when I am talking to someone, and I often find that I have missed parts of the conversation.

My boss or coworkers have commented that I seem disinterested in the work I am doing and am often staring into space when I should be working.

I get hit with late fees on my credit cards and/or utility payments more often than I would like to admit.

People complain that I don’t remember things they told me or that I don’t seem to listen when they talk to me.

I have lost jobs because of chronic tardiness.

My friends have told me an artificially early time for dinner reservations or lunch dates because I am always late.

I start a chore or project at home and then move on to a different task, leaving many chores and projects partially complete. I have a variety of unfinished tasks laying around my house.


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ADD Test for Adults: Next Steps

1. Take this Test: Full ADHD Symptom Test for Adults
2. Take This Test: ADHD Symptoms in Women and Girls
3. Find: Specialists or Clinics Near You
4. Take This Test: Do You Have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
5. Take This Test: Do You Have Adult Autism?
6. Take This Test: Do You Have Emotional Hyperarousal?
7. Read: More About Inattentive ADHD in Adults

]]> https://www.additudemag.com/add-inattentive-adhd-symptom-test-adults/feed/ 4 [Self-Test] Could Your Child Have ADD (aka Inattentive ADHD)? https://www.additudemag.com/inattentive-adhd-symptom-test-children/ https://www.additudemag.com/inattentive-adhd-symptom-test-children/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2019 19:27:43 +0000 https://www.additudemag.com/?p=110194 Does My Child Have Inattentive ADHD (aka ADD) Symptoms?

When you think of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may immediately think of the hyperactive, perpetually-in-trouble child – one who can’t stay still or quiet. But there is another type of ADHD – inattentive type (ADD) – that can also cause difficulties at home, in school, and in social situations; it’s just typically more difficult to “spot.” Why? Children with inattentive ADHD are often quiet and withdrawn. They may be seen as underachievers and daydreamers. Many have trouble with organization and time management. They may take longer to process information. Many silently struggle.

Here is the full list of inattentive ADHD symptoms. Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms are severe, frequent, and pervasive enough to suggest a positive ADHD diagnosis. But this self-test may provide some behavior clues and suggestions about next steps.

This questionnaire is designed to determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) — and the inattentive sub-type in particular. If you answer often to a significant number of these questions, consult a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. 

Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association and reviewed by Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., a member of the ADDitude ADHD Medical Review Panel.

My child’s teacher has complained that she is defiant because she doesn’t seem to listen when the teacher is talking or doesn’t remember steps after they have been explained.

My child doesn’t complete homework assignments because she forgets to bring home needed supplies, loses worksheets, or forgets to write down the assignment in detail.

My child seems like she is in a world of her own. She stares into space and daydreams.

After I’ve given my child instructions with several steps, he can complete the first step or two but then forgets what comes next.

My child has trouble managing time. For example, he inaccurately guesses how long a task is going to take, even if he has completed the task before.

My child misses important information in school because he is distracted by something interesting outside the window or activity in the hallway.

When I talk to my child, she seems as if she isn’t paying attention. She may stare off into space while I am talking and then pause for a long time before answering me.

My child is easily distracted. For example, when getting ready for school in the morning she may stop to look at something, play with a toy, or watch television — and forget what she is supposed to be doing to get out the door on time.

My child’s room is a mess, with clothes, papers, and toys scattered everywhere. Sometimes it is hard to find the floor. The teacher says his desk looks like a jumble of papers.

My child seems unmotivated and procrastinates when she should be doing chores, homework, and schoolwork. Her teacher refers to her as an underachiever and implores her to “try harder.”

My child has trouble making friends. Other children say he seems disinterested in anyone else and mostly stays to himself.

My child has difficulty completing chores because he misses steps, forgets instructions, or breaks items because he is rushing or being careless.

When playing with toys, my child changes games quickly, moving from one thing to another every few minutes. Other times, he may get lost in an activity or a game for hours if it piques his interest.

My child procrastinates starting any long-term school projects and only works on projects when prompted. Even then, he will only work for a short time before being distracted.

My child does well on short school assignments, such as worksheets, but struggles to complete longer assignments, such as essays. When working on essays and other work that requires sustained attention, he has to be redirected back to the task several times.


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Inattentive ADHD (aka ADD) in Children: Next Steps

1. Take This Test Full ADHD Symptoms Test for Children
2. Understand How Inattentive and Hyperactive ADHD Differ
3. Download Your Free, In-Depth Guide to Inattentive ADD
4. Take This Test Autism Symptom Test for Children
5. Take This Test General Anxiety Disorder for Children

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Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms of distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are severe and persistent enough to suggest a positive diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But if you are concerned that your child demonstrates ADHD symptoms, take this test to better measure his or her behaviors and to understand how ADHD in children is diagnosed.

This questionnaire is designed to determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of attention deficit disorder (ADHD). If you answer yes to a significant number of these questions, consult a physician and a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. 

Based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association.

My child forgets to do things, even when constantly reminded.

My child is disorganized and, even with my help, can't seem to learn how to become organized.

My child loses things like homework and personal belongings.

My child acts as if she/he is driven by a motor.

My child has problems remaining seated even when she/he is supposed to.

My child interrupts other peoples' activities and conversations.

It's very difficult for my child to stay focused on homework or other tasks.

Even the smallest distractions can throw my child off task.

My child constantly seems to be fidgeting.

My child has difficulty waiting patiently to take turns, and butts ahead in lines or grabs toys from playmates.

My child fails to complete an activity before moving to the next activity.

My child interferes in the classroom because she/he has difficulty engaging in quiet activities without disturbing others.

My child tries to avoid activities that require sustained concentration and a lot of mental effort

Even when spoken to directly, my child seems to not be paying attention.

My child talks a lot, even when she/he has nothing much to say.

My child makes careless mistakes.

In class or at home, my child blurts out answers to questions before they are fully asked.


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ADHD in Children: Next Steps

1. Take This Test: Inattentive ADHD Symptoms in Children
2. Take This Test: ADHD Symptoms in Girls
3. Take This Test: Hyperactive and Impulsive ADHD Symptoms in Children
4. Take This Test: Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Children
5. Take This Test: Sensory Processing Disorder in Children
6. Find: ADHD Specialists or Clinics Near You
7. Consult Our ADHD Treatment Guide for Children

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts the prefrontal cortex of the brain — the area responsible for executive functions, emotional regulation, and impulse control, among other things. Most children with ADHD become adults with ADHD because, though symptoms shift and change with age, they rarely go away all together.

ADHD in adults looks and acts different than ADHD in children, but clinicians’ diagnostic criteria — as outlined in the DSM-5 — does not differentiate adult vs. childhood symptoms, which sacrifices the accuracy of assessments. Take this self-test to learn more about the ADHD and ADD symptoms in adults, and then take what you learn to a mental health care professional for evaluation.

Adult ADHD Test

This ADHD symptom test was adapted from the ASRS Screener developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Workgroup on Adult ADHD

How often do you put things off until the last minute?

How often do you leave your seat in meetings or other situations in which you are expected to remain seated?

How often do you depend on others to keep your life in order and attend to details?

When you’re in a conversation, how often do you find yourself finishing the sentence of the people you are talking to before they can finish it themselves?

How often do you have difficulty concentrating on what people say to you, even when they are speaking to you directly?

How often do you have difficulty unwinding and relaxing when you have time to yourself?


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This questionnaire is designed to determine whether you demonstrate symptoms similar to those of adults with ADHD and is intended for adults ages 18 and older. If you answer yes to a significant number of these questions, consult a mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation by a trained mental health professional.

If you are using a mobile device, you may need to scroll up to see your results for this ADHD symptom test.

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ADHD Test for Adults: Next Steps

ADD is often hereditary; many children with ADHD have a parent with the condition. However, not all parents are diagnosed because ADHD was not well understood (particularly symptoms in women) 20, 30, or 40 years ago. As scientific research grows and our understanding of symptoms such as rejection sensitive dysphoria grows, more adults are pursuing an ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Treatment, with a stimulant medication like amphetamine (i.e. Adderall) or methylphenidate (i.e. Concerta or Ritalin) — and with an ADHD food plan, brain training, exercise, and therapy — can be transformative at any age.

1. Take This Test: The ADHD Test for Women
2. Take This Test: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Adults
3. Find: ADHD Specialists or Clinics Near You
4. Learn More: About ADHD in Adults
5. Download 6 Steps to a Thorough ADHD Evaluation
6. Take This Test: The WebMD ADHD Test
7. Research Your ADHD Treatment Options
8. Consult Our Post-Diagnosis Guide for Adults
9. Find ADHD Specialists Near You

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Symptoms of ADHD in Women

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not gender biased. ADHD symptoms exist almost as often in girls as they do in boys, and the majority of kids with ADHD never outgrow it. What’s more, scientific research strongly suggests that ADHD is hereditary. Which means that, if you are the mother of a child with attention and impulsivity problems, you may have ADHD, too.

This comes as a surprise to many women who assume that ADHD is a diagnosis for hyper little boys. Indeed, it is not. ADHD in adults is very real; and ADHD diagnoses among women are on the rise.

According to the 5th edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ADHD symptoms may fall into three categories: predominantly hyperactive, predominantly inattentive, and combined type. Inattentive ADHD symptoms are still often misunderstood and misdiagnosed by medical professionals who mistake them for stress, anxiety, or another related condition. Inattentive ADHD is also more common in girls and women than it is in boys and men.

If you suspect that you have symptoms of ADHD, complete the free female ADHD test below and share the results with a health care professional — the only person who can diagnose ADHD.

[Related Self-Test: The ADHD Test for Girls]

NOTE: This self-test is not intended to diagnose or to replace the care of a health care professional.  Only a doctor or mental health professional can diagnose ADHD based on clinical evaluation.

Do you start the day determined to get organized, and end the day feeling defeated?

Do you feel like you are "passing for normal," but you are really an impostor?

Do you shut down in the middle of the day, feeling assaulted?

Do you have trouble balancing your checkbook?

Are you called "a slob" or "spacey?"

Have you ever been thought of as selfish because you don't write thank-you notes or send birthday cards?

Is your time and energy taken up with coping, staying organized, and holding it together, with no time for fun or relaxation?

Do you watch others of equal intelligence and education pass you by?

Do you despair of ever fulfilling your potential and meeting your goals?

Do you feel that you have better ideas than other people but are unable to organize them or act on them?

Do you feel as if life is out of control, and that it's impossible to meet demands?

Is it impossible for you to shut out sounds and distractions that don't bother others?

Do requests for "one more thing" at the end of the day put you over the top emotionally?

Does time, money, paper, or "stuff" dominate your life and hamper your ability to achieve your goals?

Are you clueless as to how others manage to lead consistent, regular lives?

Do you feel overwhelmed in stores, at the office, or at parties?

Do you feel like you're always at one end of a deregulated activity spectrum — either a couch potato or a tornado?

Do you hesitate to have people over to your house because you’re ashamed of the mess?


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Attention Deficit Disorder in Women: Next Steps

1. Research: What ADD Looks Like In Women
2. Take this Test: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Symptoms in Adults
3. Read: “That Explains Everything!” Discovering My ADHD in Adulthood
4. Take this Test: Do I Have Inattentive ADD?
5. Read More About Women, Hormones, and ADHD
6. Take this Test: Full ADHD Symptom Test for Adults
7. Find: ADHD Specialists or Clinics Near You

Sari Solden, M.S., LMFT, is a member of the ADDitude ADHD Medical Review Panel.

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Distinguishing between attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and auditory processing disorder is seldom straightforward, even for experts. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and bring your child closer to a correct diagnosis and optimal treatment.

If your child has trouble focusing in class, but improves with medication, this most likely indicates...

A child who blurts out answers before hearing the whole question most likely has __________.

__________ can be a problem in social settings, not just in school.

Which condition has no correlation to intelligence, and can affect people of every IQ?

If your child consistently misspells words and makes frequent errors while reading out loud, it could indicate...

Of the two conditions, ________ is thought to be related to dopamine deficiencies in the brain.

Your child has difficulty maintaining attention during school, and struggles when asked to do classwork independently. These problems started in middle school, which most likely indicates...

Which condition is diagnosed in more males than females?

30 to 50 percent of individuals with ___________ also suffer from the other condition.


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ADHD vs Learning Disabilities: Next Steps

1. Take This Test: Full ADHD Symptom Test for Children
2. Research Could It Be A Learning Disability?
3. Take This Test: Does Your Child Have Dyscalculia?
4. Take This Test: Does Your Child Have Dysgraphia?
5. Take This Test: Does Your Child Have Dyslexia?
6. Download Is It Executive Function Disorder?

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