Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdHow is ADHD diagnosed? Healthcare providers use the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5) 1, to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD.
DSM-5 criteria for ADHD - Neurology
n.neurology.org › content › neurologyOct 19, 2016 · DSM-5 criteria for ADHD DSM-5 Criteria for ADHD People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development: 1. Inattention: Six or more symptoms of inattention for children up to age 16, or five or more for adolescents 17 and older and