ADHD

Question 1

BACKGROUND = ODPI

Answer 1

I understand from your GP that you have been having some difficulties with managing your son.

Can you tell me when this first started?

Would you mind sharing with me the difficulties you have been facing?

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Question 2

Remember STOCK PHRASE!!!!

Answer 2

In what way do you think Your son is different from a child typical of his age?

Question 3

CORE SYMPTOMS: Eliciting Hyperactivity

Answer 3

You mentioned that your son is always on the go.

Can you give me some examples?

Is he able to remain in his seat when he is at school?

What happens if you are out with your son for a family meal?

Are there times in which he climbs on furniture?

Question 4

Eliciting inattention symptoms

Answer 4

What has his teacher reported of when he is in school?

Have you noticed similar problems when he is at home?

Can he concentrate on tasks that you have asked him to do?

Are there times in which you noticed that he seemed quite forgetful and kept misplacing things?

Question 5

Eliciting impulsiveness symptoms

Answer 5

Have there been any episodes that have caused you to be concerned about his safety?

Did his teacher report similar incidents in school?

Did his teacher ever mention that he is always having problems waiting for his turn?

Question 6

Consideration of other comorbidities

Answer 6

I’m sorry to know how tough things have been for you with regard to managing his difficult behaviours.

Does anyone in the family have any previous psychiatric history?

Question 7

Rule Out Tics/ASD/CD/Mood

Answer 7

Apart from the symptoms that you have reported, have you noticed any unusual movements that your son has?

Question 8

Rule Out Autism

Answer 8

Does he happen to have any language problems?

Is he able to play with the other children?

Is he able to reciprocate when you show your affection towards him?

Can you tell me more about his school performance?

Question 9

Rule Out Conduct Disorder

Answer 9

Has he got himself into any conduct problems in school or with the police?

Question 10

Rule Out Mood

Answer 10

How has his mood been?

Is he still able to enjoy doing the things he used to enjoy doing?

Question 11

Closing ADHD CASC

Answer 11

Thanks for sharing with me. I am hopeful our team can help your son, (use child’s name). with his condition.