Abstract
From a survey of the recent literature this article discusses the process of diagnosing Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. First, the article discusses diagnostic issues generated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Then it presents procedures recommended by a sample of publications that discuss ADHD diagnosis. Results of this literature review found rating scales, interviews, observations and laboratory/psycho-educational testing to be the most frequently recommended diagnostic techniques. Other less frequently recommended procedures were medical evaluations, peer assessments, and reviews of school records.