Use of Self-Ratings in the Assessment of Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
American Journal of PsychiatryPublished 1 July 2000
Patricia Murphy, Russell Schachar
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The results of this study suggest that adults can give a true account of their childhood and current symptoms of ADHD.
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The diagnosis of ADHD in adults relies on an accurate recall of childhood behavior and an accurate account of current behavior. The results of this study suggest that adults can give a true account of their childhood and current symptoms of ADHD.
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