Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Specified and ...
southcountychildandfamily.com › resourcesAttention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Specified and Unspecified is the fourth subtype of ADHD. This rarely-used category was developed for youngsters whose behaviors conform to the general guidelines for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder but whose symptoms do not quite meet the criteria for ADHD. This category is also used when there is an atypical or mixed presentation of symptoms, when attention problems are present but behavioral criteria are not sufficiently met.
Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD | CDC
www.cdc.gov › ncbddd › adhdADHD is one of the most common neurobehavioral disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.