DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD in children, inattentive subtype
Inattention
Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or with other activities
Often has trouble holding attention on 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 (e.g., loses focus, side-tracked)
Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities.
Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework)
Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities (such as school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones)
Is often easily distracted
Is often forgetful in daily activities.
Course of disease
Presence of symptoms for at least 6 months, to the 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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