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The DSM-5 allows for diagnosis of the predominantly inattentive presentations of ADHD (ICD-10 code F90.0) if the individual presents six or more (five for adults) of the following symptoms of inattention for at least six months to a point that is disruptive and inappropriate for developmental level:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 314.01 Combined subtype: If both Criteria A1 and A2 are met for the past 6 months. 314.01 Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype; 314.00 Predominantly inattentive subtype
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of ADHD is 3–4 times more likely to diagnose ADHD than is the ICD-10 criteria. [211] ADHD is alternately classified as neurodevelopmental disorder [212] or a disruptive behaviour disorder along with ODD, CD, and antisocial personality disorder. [213] A diagnosis does not imply a neurological disorder. [184]
This same review reported a global combined prevalence of ADHD of 10% in boys and 5% in girls. [57] While the male-to-female ratio of ADHD diagnoses in childhood is about 2.3:1 in children, it approaches 1.5:1 or lower in adulthood. [15] [9] This is consistent with research revealing underdiagnosis of ADHD in females during childhood. [9]
The YMRS is more well-known and widely used, but because it was written in 1978, it does not include all of the symptoms of mania from ICD-9 or ICD-10 (nor DSM-IV or DSM-5), as it predated them all. The YMRS was also designed for completion by nurses at the end of their eight-hour shift on an inpatient unit, observing adult patients.
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[1] ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can present itself in adolescence and adulthood. Adults with ADHD may experience difficulties in relation to cognitive, academic, occupational, social and economic situations. [2] Several types of ADHD can present in Adults including inattentive ADHD, Hyperactivity, Impulsive ADHD, and Combined type.
The ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-RS) is a parent-report or teacher-report inventory created by George J. DuPaul, Thomas J. Power, Arthur D. Anastopoulos, and Robert Reid [1] consisting of 18–90 questions regarding a child's behavior over the past 6 months. [1] The ADHD Rating Scale is used to aid in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity ...