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August 20, 2008
Angel Adams
Angel Adams
ADHD DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT (ADISA)
The A-Z Assessment for Children and Adolescents
Authored by Angel Adams, PhD

The ADISA is currently being piloted: Professionals who are interested in taking part in this pilot should email Dr Adams for further details. The ADHD Diagnostic Interview and Structured Assessment (ADISA) is a user-friendly questionnaire that guides the clinician through a semi-structured interview. It was designed over the 4 years while co-running a weekly ADHD Assessment Clinic within a CAMHS team.
Table of Contents
Using the ADISA 1-2
Pre-Interview Forms
(A) Current & Background Information 3
(B) Reason For Referral 3
(C) Developmental and Medical History 3
(D) School Information 4
(E) Conner’s Rating Scales 4
Beginning Structured Interview
(F) Family Information/Genogram 5
(G) Family History 5
(H) Presenting Problems 6
(I) History of Presenting Problems 6
ADHD Symptomatology
(J) Overactivity 7
(K) Impulsivity 8
(L) Concentration Problems 9
Pscyhosocial Functioning
(M) Social Functioning 10
(N) Parenting Style 10
(O) Family Stress 10
Pie Chart 10
Behaviour Observed During Interview
(P) Child or Adolescent 11
(Q) Family Dynamics 11
(R) Family Strengths 11
End of Interview 11
Consultation with Team
(S) Initial Hypotheses 12
(T) Differential Diagnoses 12
(U) Diagnostic Criteria 13
(V) Diagnostic Impressions 13
Multi-Axis Classification 13
Action Plan
(W) Treatment Planning 14
(X) Feedback to Parents 14
Clinical Recommendations 14
Further Investigations/Referrals 14
(Y) Medication 15
(Z) Follow-Up Action Plan 15
Part B:
Differential Diagnoses and Co-Morbidities
Neuropsychological Testing
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