ADHD

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Diagnosis

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder affects people of all ages but is usually diagnosed during childhood or adolescence. There is no diagnostic laboratory test for ADHD

A thorough medical examination is important to identify other conditions that may be responsible for symptoms or that coexist with ADHD and require treatment. Hearing and vision assessments should be included in the examination. The most important diagnostic tool is the clinical interview.

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