61-item questionnaire for diagnosing ADHD based on childhood symptoms. 25 highly relevant items specifically designed for ADHD. Each question has 4 answer choices rated from 0 to 4 points
ADHD affects females differently than males, with more inattentive symptoms. Female brains have larger hippocampus and more estrogen receptors. Girls may struggle with schoolwork due to social expectations. ADHD symptoms can appear later in life, affecting relationships and self-esteem
ADHD affects 11% of children and 6% of adults. Symptoms begin in early childhood and may not be recognized until adulthood. Disorder affects brain areas regulating emotions, behavior, attention, and executive function
ADHD was first recognized in 1800s as "nervous child" or "simple hyperexcitability". ADD was introduced in DSM 3 in 1980 with two subtypes. ADHD name was changed to ADHD in 1987. In 1994, DSM 4 introduced three types: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined
Hyperfixation is intense focus on specific topics or activities. Both ADHD and autism commonly experience hyperfixation. Hyperfixation differs from regular interests by being more intense. Special interests (SPINs) are hallmark of neurodivergent individuals
WISC-V is administered for children aged 6-16, taking 45-65 minutes. Contains 21 subtests and yields 15 composite scores. Five primary index scores measure different cognitive domains. Five ancillary and three complementary index scores available