CAARS

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1. Likes to be doing active things.
2. Loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., to-do lists, pencils, books, or tools).
3. Doesn't plan ahead.
4. Blurts out things.
5. Is a risk-taker or a daredevil.
6. Gets down on themselves.
7. Doesn't finish the things they start.
8. Is easily frustrated.
9. Talks too much.
10. Is always on the go, as if driven by a motor.
11. Is disorganized.
12. Says things without thinking.
13. Finds it hard to stay in one place for very long.
14. Has trouble doing leisure activities quietly.
15. Is not sure of themselves.
16. Finds it hard to keep track of several things at once.
17. Is always moving when they should be still.
18. Forgets to remember things.
19. Has a short fuse/hot temper.
20. Is bored easily.
21. Leaves seat when not supposed to.
22. Has trouble waiting in line or taking turns with others.
23. Still throws tantrums.
24. Has trouble keeping attention focused while working.
25. Seeks out fast-paced exciting activities.
26. Avoids new challenges because they lack faith in their abilities.
27. Feels restless inside even if sitting still.
28. Is distracted by things they hear or see.
29. Is forgetful in daily activities.
30. Is set off easily by many things.
31. Dislikes quiet, introspective activities.
32. Loses things that are needed.
33. Has trouble listening to what other people are saying.
34. Is an underachiever.
35. Interrupts others when talking.
36. Changes plans/jobs in midstream.
37. Acts okay on the outside but is unsure inside.
38. Is always on the go.
39. Makes comments/remarks they wish they could take back.
40. Can't get things done unless there's an absolute deadline.
41. Fidgets (with hands/feet) or squirms in seat.
42. Makes careless mistakes or has trouble paying close attention to detail.
43. Steps on people's toes without meaning to.
44. Has trouble getting started on a task.
45. Intrudes on others' activities.
46. Takes a great deal of effort to sit still.
47. Has unpredictable moods.
48. Doesn't like homework or job activities that require a lot of thinking.
49. Is absent-minded in daily activities.
50. Is restless or over-active.
51. Depends on others to keep life in order and attend to details.
52. Annoys other people without meaning to.
53. Attention narrows so much that everything else is oblivious; other times, everything distracts.
54. Tends to squirm or fidget.
55. Can't keep mind on something unless it's really interesting.
56. Wishes they had greater confidence in their abilities.
57. Can't sit still for very long.
58. Gives answers to questions before they are completed.
59. Likes to be up and on the go rather than being in one place.
60. Has trouble finishing job tasks or schoolwork.
61. Is irritable.
62. Interrupts others when they are working or playing.
63. Past failures make it hard to believe in themselves.
64. Is distracted when things are going on around them.
65. Has problems organizing tasks and activities.
66. Misjudges how long it takes to do something or go somewhere.
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