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...
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Although there is no single, definitive test that will state whether a child has ADHD, there are a number of rating scales that are sometimes used... Read more »
Because of the subjective nature of the diagnosis, there has been a long running debate on the accuracy of the diagnosis as well as whether or not... Read more »