Meeting criteria for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)requires having multiple symptoms of inattention (e.g. ,persistent problems with sustained attention,organization,memory,following instructions),hyperactivity-impulsiveness (e.g. ,persistent difficulties with remaining still,waiting for a turn,interrupting others),or both for at least 6 months in at least two settings (e.g. ,home and school)to the point where they impair the child's ability to perform at school or get along at home.

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This statement accurately describes the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Meeting criteria requires symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that persist for at least 6 months in multiple settings and cause impairment in functioning.

Meeting Criteria for Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)requires Having Multiple Symptoms of Inattention