Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder in adolescence: Critical assessment parameters

The nature of Attention Deficit—Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its behavioral correlates in adolescence are briefly described. An assessment protocol for evaluating this disorder among teenagers is proposed, including parent and adolescent interviews, rating scales (completed by parent, teachers,...

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Published inClinical psychology review Vol. 11; no. 3; pp. 231 - 245
Main Authors DuPaul, George J., Guevremont, David C., Barkley, Russell A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 1991
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Summary:The nature of Attention Deficit—Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its behavioral correlates in adolescence are briefly described. An assessment protocol for evaluating this disorder among teenagers is proposed, including parent and adolescent interviews, rating scales (completed by parent, teachers, and teenagers), laboratory tasks, and direct observation techniques. The advantages and limitations of each of these are delineated to explicate the inherent complexities encountered when evaluating ADHD in adolescents. Multiple methods obtained across sources, caregivers, and settings are recommended for use in assessing ADHD with the adolescent population.
ISSN:0272-7358
1873-7811
DOI:10.1016/0272-7358(91)90102-Z