Who Can Diagnose and Treat ADHD?

By Eileen Bailey, Health Guide Monday, April 14, 2008

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When seeking a diagnosis of ADHD, many time people don't know where to start or what to expect of the process. It would be easy if there were a blood test that could pinpoint ADHD or other mental disorders, but there isn't. Instead, there are a series of assessments medical professional...

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angela

4/15/08 5:02am

thank u that is well useful info 4 me im waitin on my sons head teacher gettin the school doctor about the matter i have 2 go back on friday 2 see if their is any news back xx

KEMacDonald

5/21/11 9:52pm

Your list of which mental health professionals can diagnose and treat AD/HD is missing a major category of clinicians: Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). In addition, LPCs often offer diagnostic testing (if trained) while Social Workers do not.

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