Child does not listen well. Child often fails to finish tasks. Child has problems concentrating. Impulsiveness Child has difficulty waiting in line or taking turns. Child frequently blurts out irrelevant information.
Child often acts impulsively without thinking about it.
Hyperactivity Child cannot stay in seat. Child is in constant motion, running or climbing excessively. Child wakes up often during the night and moves about. While this list includes warning signs that teachers should look for, most of these characteristics are typical of all young children, with the exception of waking up often during the night and moving about. He is still very young and there may be many other contributors to Philip's behavior.