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. 2021 May 1;8(5):56. doi: 10.3390/bioengineering8050056

Table 1.

DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis of ADHD in adults [55,56].

Inattention Subtype Hyperactivity-Impulsive Subtype
(1) Lack of close attention to details, or makes careless mistakes (1) Restlessness, fidgeting or squirming in seat
(2) Struggle to maintain focus on tasks (2) Often interrupts others
(3) Pattern of losing necessary objects (3) Difficulty remaining still, remaining seated
(4) Does not seem to listen when addressed (4) Often blurts out answers
(5) Difficulty keeping track of assignments/tasks (5) Struggles to stay quiet, talks excessively
(6) Repeatedly avoids tasks that demand intellectual efforts (6) Unable to stay on task
(7) Difficulty following through on instructions and/or finishing tasks (7) Often active when and where it is not appropriate
(8) Difficulty organizing and/or prioritizing tasks and activities (8) Difficulty with quietly participating in leisure activities
(9) Easily distractible (9) Feel as though they are “always on the go” or “driven by a motor”
(10) Forgetful with daily tasks and activities (10) Difficulty with waiting their turn