By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 If sx arise suddenly, w/o any previous hx, consider other conditions incl: mood or anxiety disorders, substance use, head trauma, physical/sexual abuse, neurodegenerative disorders, sleep disorders (incl sleep apnea) or major family/school stress (eg, bul
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Sx must be separate from schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder and not explained by another mental health dx (ie, mood/anxiety/dissociative/personality disorders, substance intoxication or withdrawal) [B/S]
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Behaviors must show presence of sx affecting 2 or more settings (eg, home, school, or work; w/ friends or relatives; in other activities) [B/S]
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Combination type: ≥69 of 9 from both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity dimensions for ≥6 mo
By vgreene, 9 September, 2016 Screen for comorbid conditions [B/S]: Emotional/behavioral,5 developmental,6 or physical7