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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a clinical syndrome defined by the presence of impairing levels of hyperactive, inattentive, and impulsive symptoms. Although cognitive deficits are associated with ADHD, not all people with ADHD appear impaired on cognitive tests, and none of the cognitive tests associated with ADHD are specific to the disorder. Thus, cognitive tests should not be used to determine the presence of the disorder. The diagnosis is made in the same way as for other common psychiatric disorders: by careful evaluation of the mental state and a full psychiatric evaluation, including developmental history, functional impairments, and current and past psychiatric history.
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UKAAN. (2013). Diagnostic Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. In: Handbook for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-908517-79-1_4
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