... to diagnose" these disorders, noting that "Some of these young people have problems that are symptoms of nothing more than childhood or adolescence." (Vatz, 2001). In conclusion, there is no test for ADD or ADHD. The diagnosis of ADD is made based on your history with, when possible, corroboration from others who knew you as a child or who know you now ... . According to the DSM-IV, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is not diagnosed if the symptoms are better accounted for by another mental disorder (e.g., Mood Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, Personality Disorde...

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