DSM-IV Criteria for ADHD
To make diagnosis, need to satisfy either Item 1 or Item 2.

1. Six (or more) of the following symptoms of INATTENTION have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
<-- Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
<-- Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
<-- Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
<-- Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)
<-- Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
<-- Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)
<-- Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (eg, toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)
<-- Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
<-- Is often forgetful in daily activities

2. Six (or more) of the following symptoms of HYPERACTIVITY-IMPULSIVITY have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
<-- Often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
<-- Often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
<-- Often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)
<-- Often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
<-- Is often 'on the go' or 'driven by a motor'
<-- Often talks excessively
<-- Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
<-- Often has difficulty awaiting turn
<-- Often interrupts or intrudes on others (eg, butts into conversations or games)

Additional criteria
<-- Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age seven years.
<-- Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (eg, at school [or work] and at home).
<-- Clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Interpretation
ADHD - Inattention --> interpretationscore=(Q11)+(Q12)+(Q13)+(Q14)+(Q15)+(Q16)+(Q17)+(Q18)+(Q19);score>5?'MEETS CRITERIA':'Does not meet criteria'
ADHD - Hyperactivity/Impulsivity --> interpretationscore=(Q21)+(Q22)+(Q23)+(Q24)+(Q25)+(Q26)+(Q27)+(Q28)+(Q29);score>5?'MEETS CRITERIA':'Does not meet criteria'
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