Table C.3
Hyperactivity and inattention scale items by child's age in years

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Hyperactivity and inattention items Ages 2 to 3 Ages 4 to 5
Table source: Statistics Canada, 2008, "The Children of Older First-time Mothers in Canada: Their Health and Development", Children and Youth Research Paper Series, Catalogue number 89-599-M.
Can't sit still or is restless? x x
Is easily distracted, has trouble sticking to any activity? x x
Can't concentrate, can't pay attention for long? x x
Is impulsive, acts without thinking? ... x
Can not settle on anything for more than a few moments? x x
Has difficulty waiting for his turn in games or groups? x x
Is inattentive? x x