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DIVA ADHD – Improving Adult ADHD Diagnosis DIVA is a semi-structured, structured interview designed to enhance ADHD assessments for adults. This study will evaluate the criterion valid of DIVA 2.0 and its validity in conjunction with Conners Adult ADHD Diagnosis Interview for DSM-IV criteria. Compared to the top 20 attributes, DIVA attributes that correlate strongest with diagnosis are attention deficit for both childhood and adulthood and hyperactivity/impulsivity for adults, followed by CAARS ADHD TT1 score and IOWA personality disorders evaluation. Signs and symptoms ADD/ADHD symptoms affect all aspects of our lives, from relationships to career advancement, and the everyday tasks we have to perform. That's why it is so important that our ADHD assessments are holistic by examining how symptoms impact all areas of life. During your evaluation, Dr. Schilling will start by gathering details about your symptoms as well as health history. She will then conduct a DIVA 5 assessment. This is a semi-structured interview that evaluates both the core symptoms and the impact of ADD/ADHD your life. The DIVA is an interviewing tool designed by psychotherapists and psychiatrists to assess symptoms of adult ADHD. It has been demonstrated to have high sensitivity and a high degree of specificity. It is also extremely effective in identifying individuals suffering from the disorder. It is able to increase awareness of, and diagnosis of the condition of adult ADHD in Korea, as it is the only validated semi-structured, semi-structured diagnostic interview for adults suffering from ADHD available in the country. To conduct the DIVA, a trained clinician typically psychologist or psychiatrist will inquire about the primary symptoms of ADHD, including hyperactivity, inattention and the tendency to be impulsive. The clinician will also delve into the individual's history, looking at their childhood experiences and how they could have influenced their behavior. This is because the symptoms of ADHD don't just emerge suddenly, they develop throughout one's childhood, teen years, and into adulthood. The DIVA can identify ADHD because it considers both the DSM-IV ADHD criteria during childhood and into adulthood and how these symptoms have affected the person's daily functioning in five distinct areas – employment, education relations with family/partners, social activities/leisure, and confidence and self-esteem. Other screening tools, such as the WURS brief that was compared to the CAADID showed poor sensitivity, and negative predictive value. Diagnosis To determine the presence of ADHD in adults it is crucial to assess the signs and symptoms along with their history. This can be accomplished through an extensive interview regarding childhood symptoms as well as an assessment of neurocognitive capacity. It is also crucial to look at the effects of the symptoms on the person's work and life. This can be assessed using a structured clinical interview, called the DIVA, and in some cases, obtaining information from family members and friends. The DIVA is a semi-structured interview that was first developed for use with adults in the Netherlands. It has been re-edited for use in other countries, including Korea. The study examined the criterion that is valid for the Korean version (DIVA-5) using a clinical sample consisting of adults suffering from ADHD. During the DIVA the clinician will ask about ADHD symptoms in the early years and in adulthood. They will also inquire about the age at which symptoms first started to manifest symptoms and the degree of impairment caused by these symptoms. The clinician will also collect various sociodemographic data and ask about any psychiatric co-morbidities. Patients were assessed for psychiatric co-morbidity using the MINI-S plus version 5.0.0, the Brief Alcohol Related Neuropsychological Impairment Screening Instrument (BEARNI) and the Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB). A diagnosis of clinical ADHD was established by two experienced psychiatrists who utilized the DIVA-5 structured diagnostic interview to assess symptoms in both adulthood and childhood and determine the duration of those symptoms. The sensitivity and specificity of DIVA-5 was found to be high for both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms in childhood and adulthood. This diagnostic tool was found to have good concurrent validity with the WURS scale, and fair concurrent validity with three self-report ratings instruments: the ASRS, FAB, and Sheehan's Dysfunction Inventory. The sensitivity and specificity of the DIVA-5 was found to be high for all subtypes of ADHD in both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity in adulthood and during childhood. The accuracy of the DIVA-5's diagnostics was found to be similar to that of a clinical diagnoses made by two psychiatrists. This was in line with the specificity and sensitivity of previous screening tools such as the ASRS and the WURS. Treatment Undiagnosed ADHD can have a major impact on your daily life. This can be in many areas from your relationships, academic progress and work to the basic tasks of organising your day-to-day life. A diagnosis can help identify your strengths and weaknesses as well as provide treatment options to improve your symptoms and cope mechanisms. A trained professional (typically psychiatrists or psychologist) will conduct an organized conversation with you using the DIVA-5 tool to evaluate your current symptoms. This will involve standardised questions regarding your levels of hyperactivity, inattention and the tendency to be impulsive. It will also dig into your personal history including childhood experiences to give you an accurate picture of the symptoms you are experiencing. This method is essential to a thorough adult ADHD diagnosis. adhd diagnostic assessment london will help us better comprehend your symptoms and guide your treatment. The DIVA assessment can be used to diagnose adult ADHD with high specificity and sensitivity. It has also been proven to be valid as a criterion when compared with self-report scales such as Wender Utah Rating Scales (WURS) or the ADHD-Rating Scale. It has good concurrent validity with these scales and has good validity with Sheehan's Dysfunction Inventory. Contrary to the more conventional methods of assessing ADHD in adults, the DIVA evaluation focuses on identifying and discussing symptoms that occur both during childhood and in adulthood, thus increasing the accuracy of diagnosis and allowing for an easier comparison of sociodemographic traits of the two groups. The DIVA evaluation also gives an opportunity to look at the impact of co-occurring disorders on the appearance of ADHD symptoms. If your Psychologist is unable to prescribe medication, you might require an appointment with a psychiatrist or Paediatrician for further assessment and/or treatment. They can then refer you to an expert Psychologist for more thorough evaluation of your symptoms, and to assess for co-occurring diagnoses or differential diagnoses. This includes assessing for comorbid conditions such as anxiety and depression. This will enable your Psychologist the best treatment plan. Getting Started Being diagnosed with ADHD can be life-changing and provide explanations for lingering issues and opening doors to effective treatment options. A successful evaluation requires the expert knowledge of qualified healthcare professionals. The DIVA ADHD assessment is a standardized and comprehensive tool that helps to improve the accuracy of adult ADHD diagnosis by assessing symptoms across various life stages. It also helps identify patterns of behavior that remain and helps distinguish between ADHD symptoms and other disorders, such as anxiety or depression. In a DIVA ADHD evaluation, a practitioner will conduct an organized interview to ask a series questions about the symptoms like hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. The doctor evaluates the intensity, frequency and duration of symptoms to determine the extent to which they affect the individual in different settings. This information can be used to determine an accurate diagnosis. The DIVA test is confirmed in comparison to other diagnostic tools. It shows high sensitivity when compared to CAA-DIDs, WURS-briefs and psychiatrist's tests. It also has excellent validity when measuring ADHD symptoms in five areas of daily functioning: education and work; relationships; home and family social contact; leisure time and hobbies. A well-validated DIVA assessment requires the participation of the individual being assessed as well as their closest family members and close friends. This will help build trust and strengthen the therapeutic connection, which is crucial to the success of your evaluation. A psychiatrist or psychologist with experience in the DIVA ADHD assessment can write an in-depth professional report. This report will outline the findings of the test and provide a treatment strategy that is based on evidence. If you think you or a loved one might have ADHD If you suspect that someone you know may have ADHD, please call us for an appointment. Our doctor Kate Schilling has been trained to use the DIVA ADHD assessments and can provide a comprehensive evaluation. She can then make a referral to a specialist to develop an effective treatment plan. Please be aware that the combination of psychotherapy and medication is the most effective treatment.