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<blockquote data-quote="whiteraven" data-source="post: 411169" data-attributes="member: 11296"><p>Hi smallworld,</p><p></p><p>I did check the criteria for ADHD, and he meets many of them, but perhaps not in an overwhelming way... which makes me think that perhaps he is borderline ADHD:</p><p></p><p>(A) Either (1) or (2):</p><p> (1) six (or more) of the following symptoms of <u>inattention</u> have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level;</p><p> </p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities -- Sometimes, yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework) -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">is often forgetful in daily activities</li> </ul><p>(2) six (or more) of the following symptoms of <u>hyperactivity-impulsivity </u>have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">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) -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor" -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often talks excessively</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often blurts out answers before questions have been completed -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often has difficulty awaiting turn -- Yes</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games)</li> </ul><p>(B) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age 7 years. -- <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Yes</span></span></p><p> (C) Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g., at school [or work] and at home). -- Yes</p><p> (D) There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. -- I'm not sure what "clinically significant" means. It seems to me that he has trouble forming close friendships and he is suffering at school because of his behavior.</p><p> (E) 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 Personality Disorder). -- <span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px">This I wouldn't know...</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px">Thanks for the advice regarding the private neuropsychologist. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: 'Arial'"><span style="font-size: 10px"></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="whiteraven, post: 411169, member: 11296"] Hi smallworld, I did check the criteria for ADHD, and he meets many of them, but perhaps not in an overwhelming way... which makes me think that perhaps he is borderline ADHD: (A) Either (1) or (2): (1) six (or more) of the following symptoms of [U]inattention[/U] have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level; [LIST] [*]often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities -- Sometimes, yes [*]often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities [*]often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly -- Yes [*]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) -- Yes [*]often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools) [*]is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli -- Yes [*]is often forgetful in daily activities [/LIST] (2) six (or more) of the following symptoms of [U]hyperactivity-impulsivity [/U]have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: [LIST] [*]often fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in seat -- Yes [*]often leaves seat in classroom or in other situations in which remaining seated is expected -- Yes [*]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) -- Yes [*]often has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly -- Yes [*]is often "on the go" or often acts as if "driven by a motor" -- Yes [*]often talks excessively [*]often blurts out answers before questions have been completed -- Yes [*]often has difficulty awaiting turn -- Yes [*]often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) [/LIST] (B) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age 7 years. -- [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Yes[/SIZE][/FONT] (C) Some impairment from the symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g., at school [or work] and at home). -- Yes (D) There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. -- I'm not sure what "clinically significant" means. It seems to me that he has trouble forming close friendships and he is suffering at school because of his behavior. (E) 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 Personality Disorder). -- [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]This I wouldn't know...[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Thanks for the advice regarding the private neuropsychologist. :)[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial][SIZE=2] [/SIZE][/FONT] [/QUOTE]
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