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What type of testing is done for ADHD and how extensive is it?

08 Sep 2008

8 Sep, 2008  adhd tests

My friend who has a son with ADHD recently told me they just handed the kid drugs and only did 30 mins of testing and I get the feeling she isn't telling the full truth.

Assessment can occur very rapidly depending on the setting - all that is necessary is for the doctor to feel confident that the presentation of the child is consistent with the criteria for ADHD in at least two different settings - i.e. knowing that the child's behaviour is uniformly impaired not just at home but also at school, thus implying a person who's impaired regardless of the environment. The child needs regular testing however and your friend should be encouraged to bring them back for followup regularly.

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  1. Testaco

    2007 Feb 27 1

    Assessment can occur very rapidly depending on the setting - all that is necessary is for the doctor to feel confident that the presentation of the child is consistent with the criteria for ADHD in at least two different settings - i.e. knowing that the child's behaviour is uniformly impaired not just at home but also at school, thus implying a person who's impaired regardless of the environment. The child needs regular testing however and your friend should be encouraged to bring them back for followup regularly.
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  2. Jules

    2007 Feb 27 2

    OK, mind you this was about 15 yrs ago. When i was having problems w/ him, it was before he started kindergarden but, i had taken him to DR's and told the Dr. what was going on and he said… wait till he starts kindergarden and then we will get a review from the teacher and go from there. so we did then we made an app. for DR. and i told him how my son was behaving, going from one thing to another, not finishing anything he started and acting out not keeping himself in control …etc. But, I have heard that a lot of Dr. are handing over meds w/ out a proper evaluation, and the pills they give for ADHD are pretty narcotic, i had to have a tri slip perscription.
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  3. thezaylady

    2007 Feb 27 3

    For my daughter, she was questioned some, but questionnaires were given to me, my husband, and her teachers.
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  4. RedPower Woman

    2007 Feb 28 4

    Some important information on ADHD

    ADHD is Highly Over diagnosed!!

    Think about this fact:
    After 20 minutes of inactivity one's brain quits learning effectively.

    This makes sense when we look at kids who have to sit for at least an hour at a time (if not longer). They get agitated, move around, aren't able to focus. All these are symptoms of ADHD and yet can be explained simply by the fact I listed above.

    Psychology website on ADHD, it's prevalance, and it's overdiagnosis.
    psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2004/06/10/adhd-remains-overdiagnosed-overtreated/
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