ADHD

Question 1

ADHD

A.

Answer 1

A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2):

Question 2

ADHD

1.

Answer 2

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 negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities:
Note: The symptoms are not solely a manifestation of oppositional behavior, defiance, hostility, or failure to understand tasks or instructions. For older adolescents and adults (age 17 and older), at least five symptoms are required.

Question 3

ADHD

1a.

Answer 3

Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate).

Question 4

ADHD

1b.

Answer 4

Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (e.g., has difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy reading).

Question 5

ADHD

1c.

Answer 5

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (e.g., mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of any obvious distraction).

Question 6

ADHD

1d.

Answer 6

Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked).

Question 7

ADHD

1e.

Answer 7

Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (e.g., difficulty managing sequential tasks; difficulty keeping materials and belongings in order; messy, disorganized work; has poor time management; fails to meet deadlines).

Question 8

ADHD

1f.

Answer 8

Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in his tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., schoolwork or homework; for older adolescents and adults, preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers).

Question 9

ADHD

1g.

Answer 9

Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).

Question 10

ADHD

1h.

Answer 10

Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (for older adolescents and adults, may include unrelated thoughts).

Question 11

ADHD

1i.

Answer 11

Is often forgetful in daily activities (e.g., doing chores, running errands; for older adolescents and adults, returning calls, paying bills, keeping appointments).

Question 12

ADHD

2.

Answer 12

Hyperactivity and impulsivity: 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 negatively impacts directly on social and academic/occupational activities:
Note: The symptoms are not solely a manifestation of oppositional behavior, defiance, hostility, or failure to understand tasks or instructions. For older adolescents and adults (age 17 and older), at least five symptoms are required.

Question 13

ADHD

2a.

Answer 13

Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat.

Question 14

ADHD

2b.

Answer 14

Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (e.g., leaves his or her place in the classroom, in the office or other workplace, or in situations that require remaining in place).

Question 15

ADHD

2c.

Answer 15

Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate. (Note: In adolescents or adults, may be limited to feeling restless.)

Question 16

ADHD

2d.

Answer 16

Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly.

Question 17

ADHD

2e.

Answer 17

Is often “on the go”, acting as if “driven by a motor” (e.g., is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for extended time, as in restaurants, meetings, may be experienced by others as being restless or difficult to keep up with).

Question 18

ADHD

2f.

Answer 18

Often talks excessively.

Question 19

ADHD

2g.

Answer 19

Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed (e.g., completes people’s sentences; cannot wait for turn in conversation).

Question 20

ADHD

2h.

Answer 20

Often has difficulty waiting for his or her turn (e.g., while waiting in line).

Question 21

ADHD

2i.

Answer 21

Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people’s things without asking or receiving permission; for adolescents or adults, may intrude into or take over what others are doing).

Question 22

ADHD

B.

Answer 22

Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present prior to age 12 years.

Question 23

ADHD

C.

Answer 23

Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are present in two or more settings (e.g., at home, school, or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities).

Question 24

ADHD

D.

Answer 24

There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of, social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Question 25

ADHD

E.

Answer 25

The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder and are not better explained by another mental disorder (e.g., mood disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder, personality disorder, substance intoxication or withdrawal).

Question 26

ADHD
Specify whether:
Combined presentation:

Answer 26

If both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) are met for the past 6 months.

Question 27

ADHD
Specify whether:
Predominantly inattentive presentation:

Answer 27

If Criterion A1 (inattention) is met but Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is not met for the past 6 months.

Question 28

ADHD
Specify whether:
Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation:

Answer 28

If Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is met and Criterion A1 (inattention) is not met for the past 6 months.

Question 29

ADHD
Specify if:
In partial remission:

Answer 29

When full criteria were previously met, fewer than the full criteria have been met for the past 6 months, and the symptoms still result in impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Question 30

ADHD
Specify current severity:
Mild:

Answer 30

Few, if any, symptoms, in excess of those required to make the diagnosis are present, and the symptoms result in nor more than minor impairments in social or occupational functioning.

Question 31

ADHD
Specify current severity:
Moderate:

Answer 31

Symptoms or functional impairment between “mild” and “severe” are present.

Question 32

ADHD
Specify current severity:
Severe:

Answer 32

Many symptoms in excess of those required to make the diagnosis, or several symptoms that are particularly severe, are present, or the symptoms result in marked impairment in social or occupational functioning.