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*Based on the 2011/12 National Survey of Children’s Health, in which parents were asked if a healthcare practitioner had ever told them their child had ADD or ADHD.
ADHD is characterized as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
To be diagnosed with ADHD, individuals must meet the following criteria adapted from the DSM-5®:
†Symptoms must occur often.
†Symptoms must occur often.
These are not the complete diagnostic criteria.
Diagnosis should be based on a complete history and evaluation of the patient.
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Because children may struggle with the complexity of open-ended questions, it can help to use more close-ended questions and to assess their condition from several points of view.3
These educational resources are available to help you faciliatate a more meaningful and informed discussion about ADHD with caregivers.
Consider using this symptom checklist for discussing ADHD with your pediatric patients.
Help your patients understand the proper use of stimulant medications for ADHD.
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