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Diagnosing ADHD Adults are often seeking an assessment for ADHD when their symptoms disrupt their lives. They might lose their job, have difficulty keeping up with friends or have issues with their marriage. A thorough assessment begins with a medical interview. Health care professionals use questionnaires, standardized rating scales and

How ADHD Is Diagnosed Your doctor will be asking questions about your current symptoms and history with ADHD. The doctor will also review your family history. People are often diagnosed with ADHD in later years. An event that is significant, such as pregnancy or a crisis in a relationship is

Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD Adults are usually not diagnosed until they experience major problems at home, at work or school. Health care professionals adhere to the diagnostic criteria set out in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5). A full