The mother of a 10 year old boy is concerned that his perfor…
The mother of a 10 year old boy is concerned that his performance at school has been declining over the last six months. Teachers complain he frequently gets out of his seat, fidgets constantly, and disrupts other students. At home, the patient cannot sit still at family meals and often loses his shoes and toys. Which of the following is the best way to pursue a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in this child?