Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 1

what is the diagnostic criteria for AD/HD?

Answer 1

Criterion 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
2. Hyperactivity and Impulsivity

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

Criterion C: 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).

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

Criterion E: The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or another
psychotic disorder

Question 2

what are the subtypes of AD/HD?

Answer 2

1. Combined presentation: If both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) have been met for the past 6 months,
2. Predominantly inattentive presentation: If Criterion A1 (inattention) is met but Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is not met for the past 6 months.
3. Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation: If Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is met and Criterion A1 (inattention) is not met for the past 6 months

Question 3

What are the specifiers for AD/HD?

Answer 3

in partial remission: 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.