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Diagnostic interview for ADHD (DIVA)

In the diagnostic interview for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (DIVA) you will asked a series of questions about your experience with:

  • attention
  • activity levels
  • impulsivity

The test can take up to an 1 hour to complete with a clinician.

It will be helpful for your parent or caregiver to also be involved in the DIVA, if possible.

This information gathered from this interview will help the team get to know you better and will be fed back to your after your neurodevelopment assessment is complete.

Page last reviewed: March 31, 2026
Next review due: March 31, 2027

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