ADHD: What’s New in DSM‑5?

Authors

  • Luís Oliveira PhD Student in Child Studies, especialization in Special Education, Institute of Education of the University of Minho.
  • Marcelino Pereira Associate Professor, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Coimbra.
  • Maria Medeiros Full Professor, Department of Educational Sciences of the University of Azores.
  • Ana Serrano Associate Professor, Institute of Education of the University of Minho.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8614_49-2_4

Keywords:

ADHD, diagnostics, DSM‑IV‑TR, DSM‑5, neurodevelopmental

Abstract

The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by behavioral manifestations that affect the normal operation/development of children, adolescents and adults in different life contexts. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders6 (DSM), the ADHD presents the necessary clinical strength to be considered a specific neurodevelopmental disorder.
In this article we describe the main characteristics of ADHD, highlighting aspects related to epidemiology, symptomatology, comorbidity and evaluation, but above all we debate the amendments made to the diagnostic criteria in the DSM‑5, namely: specifiers, age of onset, cutoff, and comorbidity with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Published

2016-02-17

How to Cite

Oliveira, L., Pereira, M., Medeiros, M., & Serrano, A. (2016). ADHD: What’s New in DSM‑5?. Revista Portuguesa De Pedagogia, 2(1), 75-94. https://doi.org/10.14195/1647-8614_49-2_4

Issue

Nº 49-2 (2015)

Section

Articles

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