Distractible Delbert

Challenge : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention

Manifestation: 

1. Appears not to be listening when spoken to
   

2. Frequently asks for repetition of oral directions
   

3. Often says “Huh?” or “What?” when his name is not called at the start of the question or command
   

4. Has difficulty maintaining eye contact with speaker
   

5. Seems easily distracted by common auditory stimuli: a cough, shuffling of papers, AC compressor, etc.
   

6. Has trouble visually fixating on a chalkboard, map, page in textbook, or teacher-held stimulus
   

7. Is unable to sustain on-task behavior with independent work for more than a few minutes at a time
   

8. Appears to daydream; seems to be “in his own world”
   

9. Regularly requires much teacher redirection
   

10. Frequently asks, “What are we supposed to do?” as others are beginning their work
    

11. Appears “surprised” to realize classmates are lining up, changing seats, exchanging papers, clearing desks for a test, etc.