The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD
Søren Dalsgaard
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) revised the diagnostic criteria for a number of mental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Prior to publication, the DSM-5 ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Work Group prepared the revisions to the ADHD criteria, which was followed by a public hearing of the proposed changes.
ADHD in practice 2015; 7(2): 35–38
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