Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure whether symptoms of distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are severe and persistent enough to suggest a positive diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But if you are concerned that your child demonstrates ADHD symptoms<\/a>, take this test to better measure his or her behaviors and to understand how ADHD in children<\/a> is diagnosed.<\/p>\n This questionnaire is designed to determine whether your child demonstrates symptoms similar to those of attention deficit disorder (ADHD). If you answer yes to a significant number of these questions, consult a physician and a licensed mental health practitioner. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Based on the <\/em>Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)<\/a>, published by the American Psychiatric Association<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n