The diagnostic criteria for ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in the DSM-5 include (A) a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2) .(1) Inattention: six or more of the following symptoms for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmental …show more content…
(B) Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present prior to age 12 years. (C) Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are present in two or more settings. (D) There is clear evidence that the symptoms interfere with, or reduce the quality of, social, academic, or occupational functioning. (E) The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder and are not better explained by another mental disorder. Specify whether: Combined presentation: If both Criterion A1 (inattention) and Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) are met for the past 6 months. Predominantly inattentive presentation: If Criterion A1 (inattention) is met but Criterion A2 (hyperactivity-impulsivity) is not met for the past 6 months. Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive presentation: If Criterion A2 (hyperactivity- impulsivity) is met and Criterion A1 (inattention) is not met for the past 6 months. Specify if: in partial remission: When full criteria were previously met, fewer than the full criteria have been met for the past 6 months, and the …show more content…
He is singing, explaining to Kanga how to bounce and jumping around. He is showing patterns of hyperactivity here too by jumping and pouncing of the walls without stopping. In (video #3) Tigger is running, bouncing, climbing, dancing around and he ends up in Pooh’s house causing a mess and for Pooh to lose some of his honey because of Tigger’s actions. In both videos he is showing is mostly showing patters of hyperactivity. And the following symptoms (a) often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat (not being able to stand still), (c) often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate, (d) often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly (he is always talking or singing at loud), (e) is often “on the go”, acting as if “driven by a motor” (not able to stop bouncing ), (f) often talks excessively, (h) often has difficulty waiting his or her turn, (i) often interrupts or intrudes on