DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD in children, hyperactive-impulsive subtype
Hyperactivity and impulsivity
Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat
Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected
Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate (adolescents or adults may be limited to feeling restless)
Often unable to play or take part in leisure activities quietly
Is often "on the go" acting as if "driven by a motor"
Often talks excessively
Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed
Often has trouble waiting their turn
Often interrupts or intrudes on others (such as, butts into conversations or games)
Course of disease
Presence of symptoms for at least 6 months, to an extent that is disruptive and inappropriate for the person's developmental level
Diagnostic criteria not met
Reference
David Coghill, Sarah Seth. Do the diagnostic criteria for ADHD need to change? Comments on the preliminary proposals of the DSM-5 ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Committee. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2011 Feb;20(2):75-81.
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