Which of the following statements about assessing a child for ADHD is most accurate?
A) The pediatric clinician can make a diagnosis of ADHD as long as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria have been met and impairment occurs in EITHER home or school.
B) The Vanderbilt questionnaire has parent, child, and teacher components.
C) The pediatric clinician can assess children for ADHD from ages 2 to 18 years of age.
D) Under DSM-V criteria, children who have autism spectrum disorder CAN be diagnosed with ADHD if they meet criteria.

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Under DSM-V criteria, children with autism spectrum disorder can be diagnosed with ADHD if they meet the criteria, as the DSM-V allows for comorbid diagnoses.

Which of the Following Statements About Assessing a Child for ADHD