ADHD can be diagnosed only by:
a. standardized scales for documenting school behavior and home behavior
b. use of specialized ADHD tests
c. matching observed behavior of the child and reported behavior against DSM criteria
d. use of projective and personality tests with built-in scales for detecting ADHD
C
The ADHD can be diagnosed only by comparing observed and reported behavior against DSM criteria. There are no specialized ADHD tests or standardized scales for documenting behavior at school or home. Personality tests are not useful in diagnosing ADHD.
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