Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Absence of symptoms for a minimum of 6 months after treatment completed. (Reflects DSMIV diagnostic criteria)

Copies of medical records from date of diagnosis to the present
Copies of records from Medicare detailing consultations and prescription of medications
An up to date assessment by the treating paediatrician or psychiatrist if available detailing:
- History of condition
- Precise confirmation of the diagnosis with reference to DSM-IV criteria
- Co-morbidities, including drug and alcohol use
- Requirement and response to treatment
- Current clinical status with respect to DSM-IV criteria
- Current functional status, with reference to collateral information if available from school, family, workplace etc.
Completion by the paediatrician/psychiatrist and the chief flying instructor of Form 420 Instructor's Questionnaire regarding symptoms in the context of and noting the implications to both the normal day to day life and the conduct of aviation. Attached questionnaire
Copies of academic records and employment history
Copies of traffic infringements and criminal records
Copies of any special investigations performed such as QEEG or neuropsychological testing
Follow-up plan
Previous specialist reports if available

May be subject to annual review by an appropriate specialist on a case by case basis.

Stable off medication for at least 6 months and satisfactory reports
Instructor questionnaire and annual specialist reports for 5 years following cessation of treatment. After 5 years consideration of removal of surveillance requirement.

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