Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The clinical practitioner will base a diagnosis of ADHD on criteria from the Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also known as DSM. The ADHD evaluation may include the following:
- Talking with the child or adult to get a patient history
- Talking with the parents to get a patient and family health and behavior history
- Physical exam
- Clinical assessment using standardized behavior rating scales or questionnaires
- Review of the person’s academic, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level
- Evaluation of learning disabilities