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Caring for Children with ADHD: A Resource Toolkit for Clinicians

December 22, 2011

ADHD – NICHQ Toolkit National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality To download the entire toolkit as a zip file, click here. To download individual documents from the Toolkit, use the links below. 01 - Introduction Diagnosis 02 - Primary Care Initial Evaluation 03 - Vanderbilt Assessment Scale – Parent Informant 04 - Vanderbilt Assessment Scale – Teacher Informant 05 - Vanderbilt [...]

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ADHD Assessment Tools

December 22, 2011

These ADHD assessment tools  be used for educational purposes only. They are not substitutes for informed psychological advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider. DSM-IV-TR: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (from Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: [...]

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High IQ Kids With ADHD – Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D.

July 26, 2011

Bright students are not immune from the cognitive difficulties that plague other children and adolescents with attention deficit disorder, a new Yale study has found. For the complete report: High-IQ-Kids-with-ADHD Youth with high IQs and ADHD suffered difficulty with working memory, processing speed, organization and focus, according to the study published online July 26 in [...]

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TDAH: ¿Mi niño la tiene?

April 28, 2011

¿Cuáles son las señas de la TDAH? TDAH es la abreviación de trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad. Los niños con TDAH pueden tener un comportamiento hiperactivo, falta de atención y dificultad para concentrarse. La mayoría de los niños con TDAH tienen señas tanto de hiperactividad como de problemas de atención. Sin embargo, algunos [...]

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Vanderbilt Parent ADHD Rating Scale en Español

December 2, 2010

Marque el cuadro que mejor describa el comportamiento de su niño(a) durante los últimos 6 meses. Si su niño(a) está tomando medicinas actualmente, por favor califique el comportamiento del niño cuando NO toma medicinas. Descargue el formulario aquí

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18 Question ADHD Adult Screener

November 24, 2009

This is the expanded version of the World Health Organization’s ADHD Adult Screener.

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ADHD (TDAH) Adult Screener en Español

November 20, 2009

Este cuestionario se puede utilizar como punto de partida para ayudarle a reconocer los signos y síntomas de los adultos con TDAH, pero no pretende reemplazar la consulta con un médico profesional capacitado. Un diagnóstico preciso sólo puede hacerse a través de una evaluación clínica. Independientemente de los resultados del cuestionario, si usted tiene dudas sobre el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de adultos con TDAH, por favor discuta sus inquietudes con su médico

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Adult ADHD Self-Screener

November 2, 2009

An accurate diagnosis can only be made through a clinical evaluation. Regardless of the questionnaire results, if you have concerns about diagnosis and treatment of adult ADHD, please discuss your concerns with your physician.

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Child & Adolescent Screening Tests

October 12, 2009

VANDERBILT ADHD RATING SCALES This initial assessment tool, available on the website of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for use with children ages 6-12, contains rating scales for symptoms of disorders and for impairments in academic and behavioral performance. Although this tool is not intended for diagnosis, it is widely used to provide [...]

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