Be of average to above-average intelligenceWithdraw socially and emotionallyExperience difficulty “fitting in” a mainstream environmentHave difficulty reading social cues“Slip through the cracks” until their problems are severeProcrastinate (specifically with homework and long-term projects)Have difficulty with executive functioningHave talents in art and musicHave the potential for academic achievementStruggle with gross and/or fine motor skillsHave difficulty with social skillsUse frequent illness to avoid school and may become “school avoidant” Appear sad, lonely, anxious, hopeless, or depressedHarbor anger and hostility but do not act out in school or in the community