A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before age 7 years. The symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and be present in two or more settings, e.g., school (or work) and at home. The symptoms must not be better accounted for by another mental disorder.
1. For the Inattentive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months:
lack of attention to details/careless mistakes;
lack of sustained attention;
poor listener;
failure to follow through on tasks;
poor organization;
avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort;
loses things;
easily distracted;
forgetful.
2. For the Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months:
fidgeting/squirming;
leaving seat;
inappropriate running/climbing;
difficulty with quiet activities;
“on the go;”
excessive talking;
blurting answers;
can’t wait turn;
intrusive.
3. The Combined Types requires both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive criteria to be met.
一下是针对小孩的，但是成人病例都是从小儿时期就开始的，所以一下指南对成人同样适用。自己打分吧，至少一类得六分以上。
A diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before age 7 years. The symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and be present in two or more settings, e.g., school (or work) and at home. The symptoms must not be better accounted for by another mental disorder.
1. For the Inattentive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months:
lack of attention to details/careless mistakes;
lack of sustained attention;
poor listener;
failure to follow through on tasks;
poor organization;
avoids tasks requiring sustained mental effort;
loses things;
easily distracted;
forgetful.
2. For the Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, at least six of the following symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months:
fidgeting/squirming;
leaving seat;
inappropriate running/climbing;
difficulty with quiet activities;
“on the go;”
excessive talking;
blurting answers;
can’t wait turn;
intrusive.
3. The Combined Types requires both inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive criteria to be met.
怎么融洽同子女的关系?
·不要监控孩子的电话，尊重其隐私权。
·对孩子的朋友要和蔼可亲，但不要同他们过于亲近。不要侵入他（她）的天地。
·不要在他人面前夸奖孩子，这样会使其尴尬。
·不要在他人面前批评或斥责孩子。如果必须要这样做的话，应该在无人的时候。
·母亲在他人面前要注意服饰。母亲的形象不整洁，孩子会感到羞耻。
·如果你的孩子参加学校的演出，他（她）在舞台上时你不要打手势，这样会令他（她）紧张，甚至出错。
·孩子和你一起坐自己家的车出门时，不要把汽车收音机调到你所喜爱的频道。让孩子挑选电台，但可要求他调低音量。
·在子女需要帮助时要给予帮助，但要注意方法。
·子女在一定的阶段就像需要食品一样需要爱抚，但是爱抚要适可而止，不要在公开场合这样做，更不要在朋友面前这样做。
·不要让你的孩子在外人面前表现他的“本事”，如朗诵、唱歌、跳舞或弹钢琴。如果你为他的本领自豪并希望让人家看到，那就对他提出请求。如果父母坚持让他们在外人面前表现本领，有的孩子会感觉自己像马戏团的猴子。
·不要向他的朋友和亲属讲他的怪癖，尤其不要当他的面前。任何孩子都不愿意别人知道自己的隐私。
·不要让他失去对你的信赖。他向你透露的秘密，你不要告诉别人。你一定要完全尊重他的意愿。
·在他面前不要说谎。他看到自己的父母说谎或弄虚作假，就会感觉不好。例如，父母在某人背后说坏话，而当面又装出热情的样子，孩子就会反感。
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监狱里有一大半犯人是ADHD。
年纪大的应该叫Alzheimer’s
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/diagnosis.html
有几次跑到student center吃个冰淇淋再回来上课。据说大多数人在northern NJ有这些毛病的