There’s no definitive diagnostic test for ADHD in children, so it’s not easy to tell if a child has the disorder. And doctors vary in their abilities to diagnose and treat the ADHD, so it’s easy to go down blind alleys before getting help for your child.
in Syracuse, New York. If the doctor has handled only a few cases, you might be better off going to a developmental pediatrician, child psychiatrist, or another specialist who has significant experience with ADHD.
. Ask family and friends for their recommendations. “Every positive step we have taken has been inspired by another family’s recommendation,” says Susan Skok.To diagnose a child with ADHD, a doctor must complete several different assessments:. Leave your child at home, and bring along written or verbal descriptions of your child’s behavior from current or former teachers, as well as copies of any psychological test results you might have.
As you await the diagnosis, inform your child’s teachers and any other school officials that your child is being evaluated for ADHD. Ask for a meeting with the school psychologist or special education teacher to discuss having your child evaluated for learning disabilities . If your child has been evaluated by a specialist, he or she will likely take the lead in formulating a treatment plan . If your child was evaluated by a psychologist, he or she will probably need to confer with your pediatrician about starting your child on one of the many ADHD medications available.
Given the risk of side effects — and the persistent stigma surrounding the use of psychotropic medications — parents are often reluctant to start their children on drug therapy. In many cases, some family members oppose drug therapy, while others figure it’s worth a try. In any case, drug therapy is a matter that warrants thorough discussion by all parties involved, including the parents, of course, the doctor who would prescribe the drugs, and, depending on his or her age, the child.
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