Unfocused/Inattentive

The student may…

• Often fail to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes
• Have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
• Often not seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Often not follow through on instructions and/or fail to finish schoolwork
• Have difficulty organizing tasks and activities
• Often avoid or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
• Often lose things necessary for tasks or activities
• Be easily distracted
• Be forgetful