title: [Clinical diagnostics of ADHD in preschool-aged children].
abstract: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders in childhood and adolescence and has many negative consequences for both the child and the family. Early identification of children with ADHD would be helpful for the prevention of long-term consequences. This review appraises questionnaires and clinical interviews that can be used for the diagnosis of ADHD in preschool-aged children (3-5 years). We compare and discuss both German and international methods. The role of questionnaires and clinical interviews in the diagnostic process of ADHD is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Klinische Psychologie und Rehabilitation, Universität Bremen.
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Merkt
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Klinische Psychologie und Rehabilitation, Universität Bremen.
authors.forename: Franz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Petermann
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: ADHD; ADHS; Fragebögen; Vorschulalter; clinical interview; klinische Interviews; preschool; psychological diagnostics; psychologische Diagnostik; questionnaire