ADHD

1. Combined Type = Symptoms of both A(1) and A(2) are present
2. Predominantly Inattentive Type = Symptoms of A(1) are met but not A(2)
3. Predominantly Hyperactive-Implusive Type = Symptoms of A(2) are met but not A(1)

In all cases the symptoms (criteria) have to have been present for at least 6 months.

1. Either (1) or (2)
   1. Inattention: Six or more of the following criteria that have interfered with normal activity.
      1. Often makes careless mistakes in class work, or other activities; often does not pay attention to details.
      2. Often has trouble maintaining attention in tasks or in play activities.
      3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.
      4. Often does not follow through or fails to finish assignments, chores, or other tasks.
      5. Often has difficulty organizing in tasks and activities.
      6. Often avoids tasks that require multiple steps to complete.
      7. Often loses things that are necessary (toys, homework, tools, ect.).
      8. Often is easly distracted by extraneous stimuli.
      9. Often is forgetful in daily activities.
   2. Hyperactivity and Implusiveness: Six or more of the following criteria that has interfered with normal activity.
      1. Often squirms in seat, fidgets with hands and feet.
      2. Often leaves seat when staying seated is expected, such as in school.
      3. Often runs and climbs when inappropriate.
      4. Often has trouble playing quietly.
      5. Often seems to be "on the go" or driven by a motor.
      6. Often talks nonstop.
      7. Often talks out of turn, blurts out answer before question is completed.
      8. Often has trouble awaiting turn.
      9. Often interrupts, intrudes; butts into conversations, or games others are playing.
2. These symptoms were present before the age of 7.
3. These symptoms are be seen in more than one setting (school, home, the library, ect.)
4. There must be evidence that these behaviors are signficantly disrupting normal activities.
5. These symptoms don't occur within any other disorder, such as Schizophrenia, Mood or Anxiety Disorders, ect.

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