How much impairment is required for ADHD? No evidence of a discrete threshold.

Trine Wigh ArildskovEdmund J S Sonuga-BarkePer Hove ThomsenAnne VirringSøren Dinesen Østergaard

Published in: Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, and allied disciplines (2021)

There was no clear evidence for a discrete, nonarbitrary symptom severity threshold with regard to impairment. The results highlight the continued need to consider both symptoms and impairment in the diagnosis of ADHD.

Keyphrases

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
autism spectrum disorder
working memory
sleep quality
physical activity