| Has problems with attention, which
may be accompanied by
hyperactivity, distractibility, or
passivity. |
Doesn't focus on a task for an appropriate
length of time. Can't seem to get things done.
Does better with short tasks. |
| Displays poor organization skills. |
Doesn't know where to begin tasks or how to
proceed. Doesn't work within time limits,
failing to meet deadlines. Has difficulty
prioritizing tasks. Workspace and personal
space are messy. |
| Has a problem with eye-hand
coordination. |
Omits or substitutes elements when copying
information from one place to another, as in
invoices or schedules. Often confuses left from
right and up from down. |
| Demonstrates poor fine motor control,
usually accompanied by poor
handwriting. |
Avoids jobs requiring manipulation of small
items. Becomes frustrated when putting
together toys for children. |
| Lacks social perception. |
Stands too close to people when conversing.
Doesn't perceive situations accurately. May
laugh when something serious is happening or
slap an unreceptive boss on the back in an
attempt to be friendly. |
| Has problems establishing social
relationships. Problems may be
related to spoken language disorders. |
Does not seem to know how to act and what to
say to people in specific social situations and
may withdraw from socializing. |
| Lacks "executive functions" including
self-motivation, self-reliance, self-advocacy,
and goal setting. |
Demonstrates over reliance on others for
assistance or fails to ask for help when
appropriate. Blames external factors on lack of
success. Doesn't set personal goals and
deliberately doesn't work to achieve them.
Expresses helplessness. |