Diagnosing Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder can be a debilitating ailment for
children. ADD causes children to lose their ability to focus and
a loss of concentrate. This can cause problems both in school as
well as at work. So how do you know if your child suffers from
ADD in order to treat it properly?
ADD is not like a flu or cold where you can go to a doctor and
get a confirmation that you have it. It can actually be
difficult to diagnose. Usually it takes direct observation, and
consideration. The first thing you should consider is if your
child is suffering from other ailments, such as poor eye sight
or trouble hearing. If you receive word from your child's
teacher that his/her attention span is short, the school may
request testing of your child for a learning disability with the
school psychologist. The school psychologist is trained to look
for signs that may result in a diagnosis of ADD. Usually, if the
tests come up showing evidence of ADD, the psychologist will
usually refer your child to a pediatrician where a treatment
plan can be drawn up.
It is important to note that diagnosis does not come over night
and can be a long process for a proper diagnosis and treatment.
If you feel your child is suffering from ADD, it is best to
contact your child's school psychologist or pediatrician.
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