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DIVA Instructions

Please complete the following:

  • Name of client – name of person you are completing the form for
  • DOB – client DOB if you know it
  • Date of interview – date you completed this form
  • Name of person completing this form – your name

Please read each question and answer with regard to the person you are completing
the form for.

There are 2 sections of items for each question, one for adulthood, and one for
childhood (5-12 years of age). Please complete all items that you have knowledge
of.

What you need to do:

  • Please read each item, eg the first is “Makes careless mistakes” and simply
    tick the box if this item applies. If the item does not apply, please leave the
    box blank.
  • Symptom present – this will automatically calculate
  • Please continue to tick all applicable items until the end of the questionnaire

 

    Part 1: Symptoms of attention-deficit (DSM-5 criterion A1)

    Instructions: the symptoms in adulthood have to have been present for at least 6 months. The symptoms in childhood relate to the age of 5-12 years. For a symptom to be ascribed to ADHD it should have a chronic trait-like course and should not be episodic.

    A1: Do you often fail to give close attention to details, or do you make careless mistakes in your work or during other activities? And how was that during childhood (in schoolwork or other activities)?





    A2: Do you have difficulty sustaining your attention in tasks? And how was that during childhood (in play activities)?


    *Unless the subject is found to be really interesting (e.g. computer or hobby)



    *Unless the subject is found to be really interesting (e.g. computer or hobby)