The Blurter

Behavior: How exactly is my child behaving?

• Speaks out automatically, without permission; acts compulsively. Behavior appears over-anxious.
  
  
• Answers when others are called upon. Interrupts when others are talking.
  
  
• Speaks out before anyone finishes speaking.
  
  
• Makes comments during conversation that are irrelevant to the topic at hand.
  
  
• Seeks attention.
  
  
• Oblivious to the needs of others.
  
  
• Seems to lack a sense of fair play.
  
  
• Often slow to complete tasks. However, is quick to promise and seems to have good intentions. Regardless, a lack of follow-through is common.
  
  
• Different from the talker; while the talker talks all the time, this child simply blurts out his or her thoughts spontaneously for the world to hear.