Student ADHD Classroom Observation Form
Use this form to record classroom observations, attention patterns, behavior, supports used, and follow-up recommendations for a student.
Student and Observation Details
Student Name or Identifier
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Observer Name and Role/Position
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Classroom / Subject
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Grade Level
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Please Select
Pre-K
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Other
Date of Observation
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Start Time
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
End Time
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Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Observation Duration
Attention and Behavior Observation
Sustained Attention
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Very Limited
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Highly Consistent
10
1 is Very Limited, 10 is Highly Consistent
Task Initiation
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Very Difficult
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very Easy
10
1 is Very Difficult, 10 is Very Easy
Task Completion
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Rarely Completed
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Fully Completed
10
1 is Rarely Completed, 10 is Fully Completed
Impulsivity
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Very Low
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very High
10
1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High
Restlessness / Fidgeting
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Very Low
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Very High
10
1 is Very Low, 10 is Very High
Ability to Follow Instructions
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Rarely Followed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Consistently Followed
10
1 is Rarely Followed, 10 is Consistently Followed
Required Prompts
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No
Yes, occasional prompts
Yes, frequent prompts
Yes, constant prompts
Behavior by Time Period
Rows
Attention Issues
Impulsivity
Restlessness
Task Off-Track
Beginning of session
1
2
3
4
Middle of session
5
6
7
8
End of session
9
10
11
12
Triggers, Supports, and Outcomes
Known triggers or situations noticed
Independent work
Group work
Transitions
Waiting for help
Written tasks
Reading tasks
Math tasks
Class discussions
Noise level
Seating changes
Task changes
Other
Other trigger details
Instructional strategies and supports used
Preferential seating
Visual schedule
Chunked directions
Frequent check-ins
Positive reinforcement
Extended time
Movement break
Reduced distractions
Graphic organizer
Peer support
Clarified instructions
Other
Student response to supports
Very positive
Somewhat positive
Neutral
Somewhat resistant
Very resistant
Peer interaction and social participation
1
2
3
4
5
Work environment factors observed
Seating location
Noise level
Transition demands
Task length
Task difficulty
Lighting
Classroom movement
Materials access
Time pressure
Other
Recommended follow-up actions or accommodations
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