Diagnostic criteria for ADHD in children.
1. Inattentiveness (at least 6 of the following).
① Often fails to pay careful attention to details, or makes inattentive errors in doing homework, work, or other activities;
② Often fails to maintain attention when completing tasks or playing games, and tends to start but not finish;
③ often appears not to be listening when others speak to him;
④He often fails to follow instructions and complete homework on time;
⑤ often loses essential items such as workbooks, books, pens, toys, etc;
⑥They often avoid or have a strong aversion to homework;
(7) Easily attracted to external stimuli;
⑧The ability to organize tasks and activities is often impaired.
2. Excessive activity (at least 3 of the following).
① Hands or feet are often unsteady or squirm while sitting;
② Inability to sit still in one’s seat;
④Running or climbing up ladders in inappropriate situations;
④It is difficult to participate in recreational activities quietly;
⑤ Showing persistent hypermobility, which cannot be significantly changed by the social environment or the demands of others.
3. Impulsivity (with at least 1 of the following).
① often blurt out their answers before the questions are finished;
(2) Cannot wait in line or in order in games or organized situations;
③ often interrupt or interfere with others;
④Often talk too much and cannot respond appropriately to social rules.
4. All the above symptoms last for at least 6 months.
5.Onset before 7 years old.
6.Exclude other mental developmental disorders, such as autism.