- Not a disorder accounted for by another diagnosis
ADHD Diagnosis: Inattention - Answer 1) Often fails to give close attention to details or
make careless mistakes in schoolwork or other activities
2) Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
3) Often has difficulty organizing tasks & activities
4) Avoids tasks that require sustained mental effort
5) Often doesn't seem to listen when spoken to directly
6) Often doesn't follow through on instructions & fails to complete schoolwork, chores
or duties in workplace
7) Easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
, 8) Often forgetful in daily activities
9) Loses things necessary for activities
*6+ present in kids
*5+ present in >17 y/o
ADHD Diagnosis: Hyperactivity - Response 1) Often fidgets w/hands or feet or squirms in
seat
2) Often leaves seat when remaining seated is expected
3) Often runs about or climbs excessively at inappropriate times
4) Often has difficulty playing quietly
5) "On the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor"
6) Often talks excessively
ADHD Diagnosis - Impulsivity - Response 1) Blurts out answers before question
completed
2) Has difficulty waiting in turn taking situations
3) Often interrupts or intrudes on others
ADHD Diagnosis: Hyperactivity & Impulsivity - #'s present for diagnosis - Answer - 6+ in
kids
- 5+ in >17 y/o
ADHD - Subtypes - Answer - Predominantly Inattentive Types (6/9 Sx of inattentiveness/
<6 of hyperactive impulsive)
- Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type (6/9 Sx of hyperactive-impulsive)
- Combined Type (*Most common*) (6/9 Sx of inattention & hyperactivity)
American Academy of Pediatrics - Answer - Diagnosis for ADHD must be considered in
any child 4-18 y/o presenting with academic or behavioral problems & Sx of inattention,
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