A child may be diagnosed with ADHD only if she exhibits at least 6 of 9 symptoms from one of these lists, and if the symptoms have been noticeable for at least 6 months in two or more settings - & if the symptoms interfere with functioning or development.
has devised an ADHD symptoms checklist specifically for girls. It should be filled out by girls themselves, not parents and teachers, because girls experience ADHD more internally than do boys, who get attention with unruly behavior.Many of Nadeau’s questions apply to boys, since they pertain to problems with productivity, general distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, and sleep problems.
If a child meets the diagnostic criteria, but doesn’t have ADHD, parents should explore other possible explanations for her symptoms. Perhaps she is just unusually “spirited.” Maybe she isn’t eating right, or getting enough exercise. Or the child may be affected by one or more “look-alike” conditions such as anxiety disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or learning disabilities.
Physical conditions or another medical disorder can present symptoms that closely resemble those of ADHD.
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