ADHD Observation Tool (ADHDOT) Questionnaire

Module 1: Preschool (Ages 3-5 years)

Puzzle Play

How long did the child stay engaged with the puzzle? 0 - Engaged throughout 1 - Mild disengagement 2 - Frequent disengagement 3 - Not engaged How independently did the child initiate the task? 0 - Very independently 1 - Needed minimal prompting 2 - Needed frequent prompting 3 - Did not initiate How effectively did the child solve the puzzle? 0 - Solved effectively 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Simon Says

How well did the child follow the instructions? 0 - Followed all instructions 1 - Missed a few instructions 2 - Missed many instructions 3 - Rarely followed instructions How often did the child make impulsive errors? 0 - No impulsive errors 1 - Occasional errors 2 - Frequent errors 3 - Constant errors How effectively did the child listen and respond? 0 - Listened and responded well 1 - Minor listening issues 2 - Moderate listening issues 3 - Significant listening issues

Storytelling with Puppets

How engaged was the child in the storytelling activity? 0 - Fully engaged 1 - Mildly distracted 2 - Often distracted 3 - Rarely engaged How well did the child communicate during the activity? 0 - Communicated effectively 1 - Minor communication issues 2 - Moderate communication issues 3 - Severe communication issues How imaginative and creative was the child in contributing to the story? 0 - Highly creative 1 - Moderately creative 2 - Slightly creative 3 - Not creative

Free Play

How well did the child sustain attention during free play? 0 - Sustained attention well 1 - Mild difficulty 2 - Moderate difficulty 3 - Severe difficulty How appropriately did the child interact with peers or toys? 0 - Interacted appropriately 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How effectively did the child transition between activities? 0 - Transitioned smoothly 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Cleanup Time

How well did the child follow instructions to clean up? 0 - Followed instructions well 1 - Minor compliance issues 2 - Moderate compliance issues 3 - Severe compliance issues How independently did the child complete the task? 0 - Very independently 1 - Minor assistance needed 2 - Moderate assistance needed 3 - Significant assistance needed How well did the child transition out of playtime? 0 - Transitioned smoothly 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Module 2: School-age (Ages 6-11 years)

Puzzle Assembly

How long did the child stay focused on the puzzle? 0 - Focused throughout 1 - Minor distractions 2 - Frequent distractions 3 - Rarely focused How independently did the child organize the puzzle pieces? 0 - Very independently 1 - Needed minimal assistance 2 - Needed frequent assistance 3 - Did not organize How effectively did the child solve the puzzle? 0 - Solved effectively 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Story Retelling

How accurately did the child recall the story? 0 - Very accurately 1 - Minor inaccuracies 2 - Moderate inaccuracies 3 - Significant inaccuracies How well did the child organize and sequence the events? 0 - Organized well 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How clearly did the child express the story in their own words? 0 - Very clearly 1 - Minor clarity issues 2 - Moderate clarity issues 3 - Severe clarity issues

Group Board Game

How well did the child interact with peers during the game? 0 - Interacted appropriately 1 - Minor social issues 2 - Moderate social issues 3 - Severe social issues How effectively did the child follow the game's rules? 0 - Followed rules well 1 - Minor rule-breaking 2 - Moderate rule-breaking 3 - Frequent rule-breaking How well did the child handle winning or losing? 0 - Handled appropriately 1 - Minor emotional responses 2 - Moderate emotional responses 3 - Severe emotional responses

Free Play

How well did the child sustain attention during free play? 0 - Sustained attention well 1 - Minor distractions 2 - Frequent distractions 3 - Rarely attentive How appropriately did the child interact with peers or toys? 0 - Interacted appropriately 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How effectively did the child transition between activities? 0 - Transitioned smoothly 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Transition Time

How smoothly did the child transition from one activity to another? 0 - Transitioned smoothly 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How well did the child follow instructions during transitions? 0 - Followed instructions well 1 - Minor compliance issues 2 - Moderate compliance issues 3 - Severe compliance issues How independently did the child manage the change in activities? 0 - Very independently 1 - Minor assistance needed 2 - Moderate assistance needed 3 - Significant assistance needed

Module 3: Adolescent (Ages 12-17 years)

Multitask Challenge

How effectively did the adolescent manage multiple tasks? 0 - Managed effectively 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties How well did the adolescent switch between tasks? 0 - Switched smoothly 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties How organized was the adolescent in completing the tasks? 0 - Very organized 1 - Minor disorganization 2 - Moderate disorganization 3 - Severe disorganization

Debate Preparation

How well did the adolescent process the information provided? 0 - Processed effectively 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties How effectively did the adolescent organize their thoughts? 0 - Organized thoughts well 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How clearly did the adolescent communicate their arguments? 0 - Communicated clearly 1 - Minor clarity issues 2 - Moderate clarity issues 3 - Severe clarity issues

Cooperative Building Task

How well did the adolescent interact with others during the task? 0 - Interacted effectively 1 - Minor social issues 2 - Moderate social issues 3 - Severe social issues How effectively did the adolescent communicate ideas? 0 - Communicated effectively 1 - Minor communication issues 2 - Moderate communication issues 3 - Severe communication issues How well did the adolescent contribute to problem-solving? 0 - Contributed effectively 1 - Minor contributions 2 - Moderate contributions 3 - Minimal contributions

Break Time

How appropriately did the adolescent engage during the break? 0 - Engaged appropriately 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How well did the adolescent interact with others during free time? 0 - Interacted appropriately 1 - Minor social issues 2 - Moderate social issues 3 - Severe social issues How effectively did the adolescent manage self-regulation? 0 - Managed well 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties

Transition Between Activities

How smoothly did the adolescent transition between activities? 0 - Transitioned smoothly 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How well did the adolescent follow instructions during transitions? 0 - Followed instructions well 1 - Minor compliance issues 2 - Moderate compliance issues 3 - Severe compliance issues How independently did the adolescent manage changes in activities? 0 - Very independently 1 - Minor assistance needed 2 - Moderate assistance needed 3 - Significant assistance needed

Module 4: Adult (Ages 18+ years)

Complex Puzzle Task

How effectively did the adult sustain attention on the puzzle? 0 - Sustained attention well 1 - Minor distractions 2 - Frequent distractions 3 - Rarely attentive How well did the adult approach problem-solving during the task? 0 - Approached effectively 1 - Minor difficulties 2 - Moderate difficulties 3 - Severe difficulties How appropriately did the adult manage frustration during the task? 0 - Managed well 1 - Minor signs of frustration 2 - Moderate signs of frustration 3 - Severe signs of frustration

Mock Interview

How clearly did the adult communicate their thoughts? 0 - Communicated clearly 1 - Minor clarity issues 2 - Moderate clarity issues 3 - Severe clarity issues How well did the adult manage emotional responses during the interview? 0 - Managed emotions well 1 - Minor emotional responses 2 - Moderate emotional responses 3 - Severe emotional responses How effectively did the adult demonstrate social awareness? 0 - Highly aware 1 - Minor social cues missed 2 - Moderate social cues missed 3 - Significant social cues missed

Planning Task

How effectively did the adult organize and plan the event? 0 - Organized effectively 1 - Minor organizational issues 2 - Moderate organizational issues 3 - Severe organizational issues How well did the adult manage time during the planning process? 0 - Managed time well 1 - Minor time management issues 2 - Moderate time management issues 3 - Severe time management issues How effectively did the adult prioritize tasks? 0 - Prioritized effectively 1 - Minor prioritization issues 2 - Moderate prioritization issues 3 - Severe prioritization issues

Waiting Period

How well did the adult manage time during the waiting period? 0 - Managed well 1 - Minor restlessness 2 - Moderate restlessness 3 - Severe restlessness How effectively did the adult remain patient and engaged? 0 - Remained patient 1 - Minor impatience 2 - Moderate impatience 3 - Severe impatience How well did the adult occupy themselves during the wait? 0 - Occupied time effectively 1 - Minor difficulty 2 - Moderate difficulty 3 - Severe difficulty

Engagement in Small Talk

How appropriately did the adult engage in casual conversation? 0 - Engaged appropriately 1 - Minor issues 2 - Moderate issues 3 - Severe issues How well did the adult respond to social cues? 0 - Responded well 1 - Minor cues missed 2 - Moderate cues missed 3 - Significant cues missed How effectively did the adult manage social interactions? 0 - Managed well 1 - Minor social issues 2 - Moderate social issues 3 - Severe social issues