Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment of Adult ADHD
Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment of Adult ADHD
Diagnostic Assessment & Treatment of Adult ADHD
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Cut<strong>of</strong>f currentDSM-IV criteria in adults?Epidemiological study (n=1800): adults were significantly moreimpaired starting from 4/9 current <strong>ADHD</strong> criteria:• <strong>of</strong> inattention as well as hyperactivity/impulsivity• in both genders, and in young and old people• effect remained significant after controlling for impairment dueto comorbidity (GHQ)• <strong>ADHD</strong> proved to have its own contribution to impairment,independent <strong>of</strong> comorbidityC/ 6/9 symptoms in childhood and 4 or more current DSM-IVsymptoms may lead to diagnosis <strong>of</strong> <strong>ADHD</strong> in adulthoodKooij 2005
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