What kind of psychological work-up should be done to make a diagnosis?
The psychological assessment should be tailored to an individual child’s specific problems and strengths. It is not necessary to put children through an assessment mill where everyone always gets the same type and amount of tests. Depending on what the child’s problem areas are, some things need to be examined more intensely, while other things may not merit much, if any, scrutiny at all. Talking to a mental health specialist who assess and treats ADHD for a living is a good first step.
