Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation

Description

All definitional requirements for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are met and inattentive symptoms are predominant in the clinical presentation. Inattention refers to significant difficulty in sustaining attention to tasks that do not provide a high level of stimulation or frequent rewards, distractibility and problems with organisation. Some hyperactive-impulsive symptoms may also be present, but these are not clinically significant in relation to the inattentive symptoms.

Index terms

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation

Exclusions from above levels

QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

6A05.1 – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive presentation
6A05.2 – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined presentation
6A05.Y – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, other specified presentation
6A05.Z – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, presentation unspecified

Foundation entity

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive presentation – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/294762853

Part of: 6A05: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders