The SNAP-IV is completed by the teacher and by the parent and a scoring system is used to assess the severity of the experienced symptoms.
The QbTest is a computer-based tool that objectively measures attention, impulsivity, and motor activity.
The Wender Utah Rating Scale (WURS) is a retrospective self-report questionnaire that focuses on identifying childhood ADHD symptoms that persist into adulthood.
CAARS is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate ADHD symptoms in adults.
The ASRS-v 1.1 Screener is a short, six key question screener identifying the core symptoms of ADHD across inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity domains.
Adult NHS patients currently face long waits for an assessment for ADHD. The initial referral will involve a discussion with their general practitioner and they may be asked to complete a screening tool.
In this module we explore the process of screening patients for ADHD both prior to referral and during the diagnostic process.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides evidence-based guidelines for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the UK.
In the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision), ADHD is classified under Hyperkinetic Disorders (F90). The criteria emphasise pervasive and impairing patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, with stricter requirements compared to the DSM-5.
The DSM-5, or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive classification system published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for diagnosing and categorising mental health disorders. It serves as the gold standard for clinicians …
