Most individuals with ADHD present with symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity,but in some one or the other pattern may be dominant.This has given rise to diagnostic sub-types such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,Predominantly Inattentive Type and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type.Each sub-type should be used if dominant symptoms are present with fewer than how many of the less dominant symptoms present?

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For a diagnosis of a specific ADHD subtype, such as ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type or ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, the individual must have fewer than 6 of the symptoms from the less dominant category. This criterion helps in accurately categorizing the subtype of ADHD an individual may have, based on the predominant symptoms they exhibit.

Most Individuals with ADHD Present with Symptoms of Both Inattention