Assessment and Diagnosis | AAFP
www.aafp.org › assessment-and-diagnosisAdult ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis Evaluation Approach. Evaluation of adults presenting with ADHD symptoms typically requires at least two visits. As well... Diagnostic Criteria. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), published by the... Differential ...
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdTo diagnose ADHD in adults and adolescents age 17 years or older, only 5 symptoms are needed instead of the 6 needed for younger children. Symptoms might look different at older ages. For example, in adults, hyperactivity may appear as extreme restlessness or wearing others out with their activity.