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ADHD Diagnosis
Adults are more difficult to diagnose than children. A good diagnosis starts with a thorough interview conducted by an expert in ADHD.
Bring any medical or academic records to your appointment. You can bring questionnaires and rating scales to provide details on your symptoms.
Signs and symptoms
A thorough ADHD diagnosis is based on physical examination and a conversation with a medical professional. The evaluator will ask questions about the person's life and childhood, and may employ checklists to note the symptoms of the individual. The evaluator will also go over the records of work and school and may also want to speak with teachers or other people who spend time with the person.
The evaluator will use the official lists of symptoms for inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity to determine whether the person meets diagnostic criteria. The criteria is that the person suffers from multiple symptoms for at least 6 months and that the symptoms are present in more than one place -- for example, at home, at school or at work. The evaluator can also look for other conditions which can cause similar symptoms, such as depression or anxiety.
Adults will be assessed to determine the severity of their symptoms and their impact on work or social life. The evaluator will also inquire about how the person feels about his or her symptoms and how much they impact daily life.
Many people who suffer from ADHD struggle to remember if their issues began in the beginning or later. This is why a specialist will usually interview someone who is familiar with the person like an adult sibling or spouse for an adult, or an educator or parent for children. The evaluator can use checklists to examine adults and a list of child-related behaviors.
Unlike in the past, current diagnostic guidelines stipulate that an adult cannot be diagnosed with ADHD in the event that symptoms appeared prior to the age of 12. This change is intended to stop people...