The Young DIVA (Young Diagnostic Interview for ADHD) is a structured diagnostic tool used to assess Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. It is a semi-structured interview designed to gather information about a young person's behavior, symptoms, and history based on the diagnostic criteria for ADHD, as outlined in DSM-5 or ICD-10.

The Young DIVA is typically used by trained professionals, such as psychiatrists, to obtain comprehensive information from both the child or adolescent and their parents or caregivers. It includes questions that cover various aspects of ADHD, including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, across different settings such as home, school, and social environments. The interview is helpful in providing a standardized method for evaluating ADHD symptoms and determining whether they meet the criteria for a diagnosis.

This tool is always used as part of a broader diagnostic assessment process, which also includes observations, questionnaires, and reports from teachers or other adults who interact with the child regularly. The Young DIVA is considered a valuable resource for ensuring that ADHD diagnoses are made accurately and comprehensively, taking into account the multiple contexts in which a young person’s behavior occurs.