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(F90.2) Combined presentation: If both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) are met for the past 6 months. • (F90.0) Predominantly inattentive presentation: If Criterion A1 (inattention) is met but Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is not met for the past 6 months. •
DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for ADHD. Symptoms and/or behaviors that have persisted ≥ 6 months in ≥ 2 settings (e.g., school, home, church). Symptoms have negatively impacted academic, social...
While the DSM-IV stated that ‘some’ ADHD symp-toms that cause impairment in at least two differ-ent settings were required to fulfil diagnostic criteria, the DSM-5 states that ‘several’ ADHD symptoms should be present in at least two differ-ent settings. Although the revised text requires a 36 Diagnostics ADHD IN PRACTICE 2015; Vol 7 No 2
Diagnostic Criteria A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2): 1. Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental level and that nega-
Children must have at least six symptoms from either (or both) the inatention group of criteria and the hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria, while older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with five.
Current ADHD Diagnostic Criteria - DSM 5. Below is the shortened version of the criteria used for diagnosing ADHD. It is being provided solely for information purposes, as only a trained health care provider can diagnose or treat ADHD. A.
The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) outlines the criteria used to make a diagnosis of ADHD. For children to be diagnosed with ADHD, the following conditions must be met: Six or more symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity were present for the past six months.
