How Can I Find Out If My Child Has ADD?
Sometimes a parent suspects that their child has Attention Deficit Disorder, and sometimes the school brings the matter up. Either way, you need to find out for sure so that you can take further action, and that means a diagnosis by a qualified professional.
Following is a list of professionals qualified to make such a diagnosis. I have ordered them by preference; I think that in general you will get the best, most comprehensive evaluation from a psychiatrist, then a psychologist, etc. Above all, choose someone who specializes in Attention Deficit Disorder.
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Neurologists
- Pediatricians or family doctors
- Clinical social workers
Teachers are not qualified to make a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder.
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