1.
Do you find yourself constantly “on the go” or talking all the time?
Rationale
Relevancy Your Answer
Being “on the go,” constantly in motion, and talking all the time are key indicators of the hyperactivity com
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1.
Do you find yourself constantly “on the go” or talking all the time?
Rationale
Relevancy Your Answer
Being “on the go,” constantly in motion, and talking all the time are key indicators of the hyperactivity component of ADHD. Collin has denied these symptoms, substantiating that he primarily has concerns with maintaining attention and focus.
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Client’s Mother: Collin has always been very active. We used to call him our “perpetual motion machine.” He just has a lot of energy.
Client: I don’t like to sit around and be bored. I like to do things.
2.
When did you begin experiencing difficulty?
Rationale
Relevancy Your Answer
ADHD symptoms must have lasted for at least 6 months; therefore, the provider must establish the correct timeline for the onset or first realization of symptoms.
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Relevant
Client’s Mother: Collin has always been very active and an “in your face” kind of kid. However, the last year has become increasingly difficult.
Client: The teacher always picks on me.
3.
Is it hard for you to get organized to do your homework, such as making sure you have all of your books and the supplies needed to do the work?
Rationale Relevanc y Your Answer
Establishing whether the client can organize himself to do work is important as this is a supportive diagnostic criterion of ADHD. Individuals with ADHD often appear not to be listening even when they are spoken to directly. This is another supportive diagnostic criterion to establish a diagnosis of ADHD.
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Relevant
Client: (Initially, does not hear the question, so it has to be repeated.) Ask my mom. I never have everything I need. I’ll have the pencils and paper and forget the textbook at school. Or, I’ll have the textbook and forget the assignment sheets that the teacher gave me. Or, I’ll lose the assignment sheet or the book and can’t remember what I did with them. It’s like I’m too dumb to keep up with anything. My school binder and notebooks are disorganized. I have papers falling out and often cannot find important notes or assignments.
4.
Do you find that teachers or your parents easily annoy you?
Rationale
Relevancy Your Answer
Disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures is associated with oppositional defiant disorder, not ADHD.
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Client: No, I seem to annoy them though.
5.
What have you been told about Collin’s diagnosis?
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