There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior, and specific symptoms. Your cihlds pediatrician may refer you to a mental health professional who is experienced in childhood disorders such as ADHD.
History of Behavior. The doctor will ask for a detailed history of the childs behavior. Parents should describe specific problems encountered during the childs development, family history of...
Read moreSo what, exactly is a learning disability, and where did this term come from? According to Dr. Roger Brumback and a number of others who... Read more »
Learning disabilities (LDs) impact the way people (both children and adults) process information, but have nothing to do with intelligence.... Read more »
In my last entry, I offered some reasons for why children with ADHD may be evaluated for speech and language problems. In this entry, I'd... Read more »
We frequently receive questions from parents wondering if their child with ADHD is eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits.... Read more »
I was just notified of the Saralu Belkofer Scholarship. According to the website: "In addition to a $2,000 annual scholarship fund,... Read more »
ADHD and Learning Disabilities ADHD is not considered to be a learning disability although it can sometimes interfere with a child’s ability to... Read more »
Children exposed to secondhand smoke in their home have a higher risk of developing ADHD and learning disabilities. Since exposing children to... Read more »
Researchers say children who have high blood pressure are four times more likely to have ADHD and learning difficulties than their healthy peers. The... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »