There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, as cited by the CDC. Many other problems, including anxiety, depression, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms.
The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV. Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) is used by mental health professionals to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD.
The criteria includes exhibiting six or more standardized symptoms of inattention for at least 6 months to a point that is inappropriate for developmental level and six or more standardized symptoms if hyperactivity-impulsivity for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level.
If you believe that you have been misdiagnosed, you could always get a second opinion.
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Hello Anonymous,
There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, as cited by the CDC. Many other problems, including anxiety, depression, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms.
The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV. Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) is used by mental health professionals to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD.
The criteria includes exhibiting six or more standardized symptoms of inattention for at least 6 months to a point that is inappropriate for developmental level and six or more standardized symptoms if hyperactivity-impulsivity for at least 6 months to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level.
If you believe that you have been misdiagnosed, you could always get a second opinion.
Maryann
February 21, 2013 - 5:39pmThis Comment
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