In the DSM-IV-TR, and in the upcoming DSM-V, ADHD is coded on Axis I. Axis II is reserved for developmental delay and personality disorders.
Axis i
It's not. It's coded on Axis I
it means a doctor is left with anxiety or bipolar since it is not adhd
There is no specific Axis II DSM code for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the DSM-5, ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder and is diagnosed on Axis I.
When using the DSM-IV-TR the V code 71.09 means: V71.09 No Diagnosis or Condition on Axis I No Diagnosis on Axis II
Her diagnosis? She has been evaluated and her doctor diagnosed her.
Diagnoses of ADHD are made by clinical psychologists and educational testing specialists, most of whom have PhDs in education. A psychiatrist can also make the diagnosis. After the initial diagnosis, if medication is recommended, you must then see a physician. ADHD-u is a specialty clinic in your area at 301 Hardman Avenue North South in St. Paul 888-241-9488.
If a person displays many symptoms of ADHD [see related questions] one could suggest a person has ADHD. In some cases, such as inattentive subtypes of ADHD a person would not display obvious external symptoms. Only a doctor can confirm a diagnosis of ADHD.
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No; there is numerous clinical studies, brain scans, and medical knowledge confirming that ADHD is linked to underdevelopment of certain regions of the brain. The evidence supporting ADHD is long reaching and not disputed by medical professionals. In some cases, the diagnosis for ADHD is questioned but not the disorder itself.
Axis I is your primary psychiatric diagnosis. Medication can be used to treat a psychiatric diagnosis. Axis II is for a personality disorder. You don't necessarily have a personality disorder when you have a psych diagnosis. Also you don't necessarily have a psych diagnosis when you have a personality disorder. Personality disorders can't be treated with medication. Anti-social personality disorder is a good example. There is no medication that will make you have empathy for other people.
There are multiple quizzes online for a potential diagnosis. However, a valid diagnosis can only be made by a physician with an understanding of a person's family history, educational history, and other elements an online quiz cannot evaluate. If you suspect you or a friend has ADHD, please consult a physician or healthcare professional.