Diagnostic Criteria for Attention _Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder

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A  .        either (1)   or  (2)

 (1)

six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at leas 6 months to a degree that is maladapuve  and inconsistent with developmental level 

 Inattention

   often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork ,work 

 or other activities (a)

often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities 

often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly

often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finished school-work, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instruction)

often has difficulty organizing tasks and activitie

often avoids dislikes,or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as school work or homework)

often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g ., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)

is often easily distracted by extranerous stimuli

is often forgetful in daily activities

(2)

six(or more) of the following symptoms of hyperactivity - impulsivity have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with development level

Hyperactivity

often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat

often leaves seat in classroom or in other situation in with remaining seated is expected

often runs about or climbs excessively in situation in which it is inappropriate ( in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness

often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly

"is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor

often talks excessively

Impulsivity

often blurts out answers before questions have been completed

often has difficulty awaiting turn

often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversation or games

B ) .   some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that  caused impairment were present before age 7 years 

C)      some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more setting (e,g., at school or work and at home

D).         There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning 

E) .            the symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia, or other psychotic disorder and are not better accounted for by another mental disorder(e,g.,mood disorder, anxiety disorder, dissociative disorder or a personality disorder