• Tries to get to the gym four days a week
• Diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive Presentation) two years ago
• Currently taking a once-a-day long acting methylphenidate

At yearly consult with doctor, Sam admits that after school and in the evening he:

• Is making careless mistakes
• Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
• Avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort
• Often misplaces his keys and wallet
• Is easily distracted

• Diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive Presentation) after his son was diagnosed three years ago
• Has been on and off the same stimulant medication since he was diagnosed

At his routine consult with his doctor, Luc reports that he is usually able to:

• Focus on tasks at work
• Generally manage his time well

However, Luc’s wife reports differently, saying Luc:

• Often makes careless mistakes
• Has trouble organizing tasks and responsibilities
• Avoids errands that require sustained mental effort
• Starts projects enthusiastically, but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked
• Has at least 10 unfinished projects sitting at home
• Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

• Single parent to a 5-year old daughter
• Responsible for morning carpool to school
• Brings work home most nights
• Recently diagnosed with ADHD (Inattentive Presentation)
• Has not yet started on ADHD treatment as she is considering her options

In a consult with her doctor to discuss treatment options, Nalini notes that she also:

• Has difficulty organizing herself (e.g., making dinner, washing the dishes)
• Is often forgetful (e.g., misses appointments, frequent late payments on bills)
• Often misplaces her purse and cell phone
• Is easily distracted when trying to work

• Diagnosed with ADHD one year ago
• Currently taking a methylphenidate

Her mom expresses concerns to Bethany’s doctor about her:

• Interrupting students in class and not waiting her turn
• Constantly talking over her friends in snapchats
• Frequently interrupting her brother at dinnertime
• Leaving her seat at dinnertime
• Talking non-stop, failing to give others a turn
• Not listening when asked to get ready for bed at 9pm

Ella’s mom has been concerned about her daughter’s behaviour for several months, reporting that:

• Her mind frequently seems elsewhere, even in the absence of obvious distractions
• While Ella starts homework enthusiastically, she quickly loses focus, often not completing her assignments
• Ella often misplaces things, and is forgetful in evening activities at home (e.g., doing her chores)
• At her part-time job after school and on weekends, Ella’s boss states that she is messy, disorganized, and has difficulty managing her time

• Mom suspects she has ADHD because she is constantly “on the go”
• Her older brother was diagnosed about a year ago, and she sees many of the same signs and symptoms in Isabelle
• Dad was diagnosed as a child

Her mom notes that Isabelle:

• Is easily sidetracked when watching a movie as a family
• Has trouble keeping her room tidy
• Has difficulty focusing on her homework.

Her teacher notes that she:

• Is a smart kid, but doesn’t follow through on instructions and often doesn’t seem like she’s listening
• Is hyperactive at recess, and has to be told multiple times to come inside when the bell rings
• Has difficulty with group activities because she’s constantly interrupting

• Mom suspects he has ADHD – his older brother and father have recently been diagnosed

His mom notes that Michael:

• Is easily sidetracked
• Has trouble getting organized
• Is often “on the go” and is uncomfortable staying seated and settling down
• Has difficulty complying with his teacher’s usual requests

His teacher says he:

• Often doesn’t follow through on instructions
• Fails to give close attention to details and often makes careless mistakes

Michael’s coach says he’s a skilled player, but he:

• Often doesn’t seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Has difficulty sustaining attention, and often avoids drills that require sustained mental effort
• Frequently disrupts drills because he won’t wait his turn