Signs of LD/ADHD in Infants

• Problems nursing, sucking, or digesting milk or formula
• Excessive crying
• Reluctance to cuddling and physical contact, difficulty being soothed
• Increased or decreased responsivity to sounds
• Difficulty following objects or movements with eyes
• Delays in sitting, standing, or walking
• Delays in learning to talk
• Sleep disturbances
• Listlessness or lethargy
• Repetitive statements, movements, or play
• Language delays (e.g., lack of speech, stuttering, mumbling, mispronouncing sounds)
• Inability to name colors or difficulty learning the alphabet
• Lack of fear for engaging in risky behaviors
• Aversion for new places or routines
• Rocking, hand banging, or purposeful injuries to self
• Intense, persistent emotional outbursts and tantrums
• Inability to stay engaged with play group or organized activities; wanders classroom