Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurologic syndrome that exhibits symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, mood shifts, poor impulse control, and distrac...
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Rating scales and Adult AD/HD
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My patients frequently find tests online and ask me about them...
A word about the self report measures some adults find online and take for AD/HD The 4 most commonly used self report measures (screening tests) for Adult AD/HD are 1) The Wender rating scale 2) The Copeland symptom checklist 3) the Conners adult AD/HD scale 4) the Brown scale There are a growing number of brief self-administered screens including the WHO Adult Self-report scale. These are reasonable screening tools but should NOT be used for diagnostic purposes. The 25 item Wender rating scale misclassifies about 40% of non AD/HD adults as having the disorder. If you do take a screening test and think you have AD/HD see a doctor for additional evaluation... Dr O. Posted on 10/09/06, 12:10 am |
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Hi; I live in NYC and want to share some info with the members here... First, I belong to a support group for …
Hi; I live in NYC and want to share some info with the members here... First, I belong to a support group for …
