oh ok you said “has obvious adhd” like you’re inferring it from a few minutes observation of her behavior, not that she told you she has adhd. in general no you can’t get an accurate diagnosis by observing someone, you need to differential diagnosis hypomania, hyperthyroidism, autism, substance abuse, caffeine, sleep deprivation, or just enjoying her hobby, plus establish whatever behavior is adhdlike happens across a variety of domains going back some time.
It is when she acts like she has ADHD and tells you she has ADHD.
oh ok you said “has obvious adhd” like you’re inferring it from a few minutes observation of her behavior, not that she told you she has adhd. in general no you can’t get an accurate diagnosis by observing someone, you need to differential diagnosis hypomania, hyperthyroidism, autism, substance abuse, caffeine, sleep deprivation, or just enjoying her hobby, plus establish whatever behavior is adhdlike happens across a variety of domains going back some time.