Does psychological and neuropsychological testing need to be completed before a diagnosis of ADHD can be made?
No. Psychological testing is not required. ADHD is a clinical diagnosis requiring a diagnostic clinical interview and assessment. In some cases psychological and/or neuropsychological testing can be helpful to evaluate for learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, personality disorders, or functional weaknesses caused by ADHD on educational performance.
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