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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Either Group-1 or Group-2:
- Group-1: six (or more) of the following symptoms of inattention have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
  - often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
  - often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
  - often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
  - often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions)
  - often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
  - often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework)
  - often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)
  - is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
  - is often forgetful in daily activities
- Group-2: six (or more) of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
  - often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat
  - often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected
  - often runs about or climbs excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate (in adolescents or adults, may be limited to subjective feelings of restlessness)
  - often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly
  - is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor"
  - often talks excessively
    
    Impulsivity
  - often blurts out answers before questions have been completed
  - often has difficulty awaiting turn
  - often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)
Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age 7 years.
Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g., at school [or work] and at home).
There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning.
The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder and are not better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g., Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, or a Personality Disorder).

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314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Combined Type: if both Criteria A1 and A2 are met for the past 6 months
314.00 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Inattentive Type: if Criterion A1 is met but Criterion A2 is not met for the past 6 months
314.01 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion A2 is met but Criterion A1 is not met for the past 6 months

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