How to Have a Child Assessed for ADD

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Tip 1 - When and how to have your child evaluated for ADHD | BabyCenter

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jenny Fountain | permalink

Tips to help you figure out if your preschooler should be tested for ADHD, how it works, and how much it costs.
Tags: ADHD, expert, evaluation, specialist, preschool

For further reading: http://www.babycenter.com/0_when-and-how-to-have-your-child-evaluated-for-adhd_64983.bc ^[1]

Tip 2 - ADHD Tests: Making a Diagnosis

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by yahell | permalink

WebMD explains how ADHD is diagnosed in children and adults.
Tags: ADHD tests, ADHD assessment, diagnosis, comorbidities, diagnostic tool, adhd medications, hyperactivity, coexisting disorders

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-tests-making-assessment ^[2]

Tip 3 - The ADHD Test for Children: A Symptom Checklist for Kids

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daniel Rivera | permalink

Could your child have attention deficit disorder? Here's a quick ADHD test and symptom checklist.
Tags: ADD symptoms, ADHD information, help, diagnosis, treatment, attention deficit disorder resources, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder tools, medication, ADD in adults, ADHD in children, forums, community, blog, learning disabilities, dyslexia, bipolar, anxiety, Adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse, Ritalin, Strattera, Prozac

For further reading: http://www.additudemag.com/adhd-web/article/554.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - My child may have ADHD – what next?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by richman 789 | permalink

We look at the following process that a child will be likely to go through if ADHD is suspected.
Tags: ADHD,behaviour problems,underperforming at school,intellectual disability,autism,epilepsy,depression,educational needs,medical and educational referrals,oppositional behaviours,anxiety,conduct disorder,self-esteem,self-esteem,counselling,add,mental health,adhd symptoms,attention deficit disorder,autism spectrum disorder,mental disorders,what is adhd,councelling

For further reading: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/adhd/mychildmayhaveadhdwhatnext.htm ^[4]