Difficulty following directions
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Difficulty following directions
When parents mention Difficulty following directions they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty focusing in school | Often | 2 mentions |
| Angry behavior | Often | 1 mention |
| Anxiety | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty completing tasks | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Often | 1 mention |
| Difficulty with schoolwork | Often | 1 mention |
| Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) | Often | 1 mention |
| Interrupting conversations | Often | 1 mention |
| Low grades in school | Often | 1 mention |
| Not making eye contact | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Difficulty following directions
How common is Difficulty following directions?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 37.57% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Difficulty following directions.
Percentage of kids with Difficulty following directions by year of age
This is based on a survey of 519 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Difficulty following directions “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 8% | 44 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 13% | 74 mentions |
| Weekly | 15% | 81 mentions |
| Monthly | 10% | 55 mentions |
| Annually | 5% | 28 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 17% | 95 mentions |
| Once | 2% | 10 mentions |
| Never | 30% | 162 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 10% | 51 mentions |
| Severe | 10% | 51 mentions |
| Moderate | 18% | 93 mentions |
| Mild | 25% | 132 mentions |
| Not at All | 37% | 191 mentions |