ADHD questionnaire for teachers. An analysis from the DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V criteria

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Frequently in scholar context orientation professionals should make an evaluation from the students who present ADHD, using different demonstrated efficacy assessment tools. Taking as reference point the current criteria for the diagnosis of this disorder a qualitative analysis of the items is performed in six scales and questionnaires to collect information from teachers to the ADHD assessment. An assignation from every item to DSM-V criteria allows an analysis from the most frequent items, which ones have been omitted and which ones cannot be classified in any diagnostic criteria because of being referred to different kind of problems. It is noted some items whose are frequently observed and relevant in the school environment do not usually take part of the analyzed instruments or they are underrepresented in them. A good practice strategy is proposed to councilors to conduct proper counseling at school, selecting those tools to assess as many symptoms as possible. Professionals in educational guidance should go further the data offered by a few standardized instruments to offer the proper educational answer to such a complex reality as the ADHD is.