Differences between ICD-11 and DSM-5 TR criteria for ADHD

Duration: 16 mins Publication Date: 8 Jul 2024 Next Review Date: 8 Jul 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13695

Description

In this presentation, Professor Samuel Cortese, a specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, discusses the differences between the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for ADHD. He provides an overview of the DSM-5-TR's specific symptom requirements and categorization of ADHD presentations, contrasting these with the ICD-11's more flexible symptom criteria. Professor Cortese highlights changes in terminology, the concept of partial remission, and the variability of symptoms depending on context. He also emphasizes the importance of cultural considerations in diagnosing ADHD, noting how perceptions of hyperactive behavior may vary across cultures.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the key differences between the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for ADHD.
B. To recognize the significance of symptom variability and the concept of partial remission in ADHD diagnosis.
C. To appreciate the role of cultural perspectives in assessing and diagnosing ADHD across diverse populations.

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Professor Samuele Cortese

Full Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Southampton

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