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 moreAre the youngest children in the classroom diagnosed with ADHD more often? According to a study completed by the University of British... Read more »
School-Aged Child: These children will note that they are very thirsty, going to the bathroom to urinate all the time and having accidents,... Read more »
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers guidelines for doctors on assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in children.... Read more »
After the completion of clinic in one of Children's National Medical Center's Outpatient sites last week, one of my certified diabetes... Read more »
For those of us who were introduced to ADHD back in the late 80's or early 90's, we have seen cycles of negative press against this... Read more »
Some critics of ADHD indicate that parents rely on a diagnosis of ADHD as a way to not discipline their children. These critics believe that ADHD is... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
When children enter school, they are expected to sit still for longer periods of time, complete tasks (even when they aren’t interested in them),... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Signs and SymptomsSigns and symptoms of ADHD include: Hyperactivity: Always moving Talks incessantly Dashes around Cannot sit still ... Read more »
One of the debates over the whether ADHD is over-diagnosed is the relationship between the increasing diagnosis and the profit the pharmaceutical... Read more »