According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, in order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD, onset must be before what age?

• A) 3 months
• B) 6 months
• C) 1 year
• D) 4 years
• E) 7 years

Understand the historical development and evolution of the DSM, including the introduction of multi-axial diagnosis and transition to single-axis diagnosis.

Comprehend the significance of accurate diagnosis in clinical practice, including communication among professionals and insurance reimbursement.

Familiarize with the ordering of diagnoses in the DSM-5 and the rationale behind it.

Recognize the relationship between the DSM diagnostic codes and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system.

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