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How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed?

April 26, 2017adhd attention deficit diagnosed Hyperactivity

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How is ADD/ADHD diagnosed?

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Any medical condition must be diagnosed by a qualified medical professional such as a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, or medical doctor specializing in these disorders. Many times caretakers and teachers may observe symptoms, which should then be confirmed by a qualified medical professional.

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A. There is no simple or quick test (such as a blood test or MRI) to diagnose ADD/ADHD. A diagnosis is made through a comprehensive assessment that comes from a developmental history, rating scales, observations and a collection of interviews made with the child or adult, and the individual’s parents, teacher, spouse, and others. A complete physical examination should also be included in the evaluation in order to rule out any medical conditions that may exhibit some of the same characteristics as ADD/ADHD. Some of these conditions are sleep disorders, lead toxicity and autism. It is important that you choose a qualified professional to make the diagnoses as individual clinicians may interpret and view data differently. In the “Passage to Freedom” eBook you will find steps to choosing a good clinician and how to go about getting the best evaluation.