Table 4: ADHD problems: comparison of the items of the CBCL, CABI and SDQ questionnaires and the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.

DSM-5
 
CBCL
 
CABI  
SDQ
Aa.Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes
 
 
49.He has trouble concentrating while doing his homework  
25.Good attention span, sees chores or homework through to the end
Ab.Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
 
8.Can't concentrate, cant' pay attetion for long
 
50.He has trouble paying attention to something for a long period  
Ac.Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
 
 
 
Ad.Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties
 
4.Fails to finish things he/she starts
 
 
Ae.Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities
 
 
 
Af.Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort
 
 
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Ag.Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities
 
 
 
Ah.Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
 
78.Inattentive or easily distracted
 
 
15.Easily distracted, concentration wander
Ai.Is often forgetful in daily activities
 
 
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51.He gets tired very quickly even when he is playing  
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Ha.Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat.
 
10.Can't sit still, restless or hyperactive
 
 
10.Constantly fidgeting or squirming
Hb.Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected
 
 
47.He cannot sit down for a long time but has to get up  
2.Restless, overactive, cannot stay still for long
Hc.Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate
 
 
48.He runs and jumps everywhere in an exaggerated way  
Hd.Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly.
 
 
 
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He.Is often “on the go,” acting as if “driven by a motor”
 
 
46.He is always moving around and cannot stay still  
Hf.Often talks excessively.
 
93.Talks too much
 
 
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Hg.Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed
 
 
 
Hh.Often has difficulty waiting his or her turn
 
 
44.He tends not to take turns when he is playing  
Hi.Often interrupts or intrudes on others
 
 
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45.He interrupts, disturbing games or others’ conversations  
 
41.Impulsive or acts without thinking
 
46.He is impulsive and acts before thinking  
21.Thinks things out before acting
 
104.Unusually loud
 
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