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Assessing ADHD
ADHD is usually assessed by taking a thorough history, a complete symptom profile, and the completion of various tests and questionnaires such as the Child Behavior Checklist (both parent and teacher versions) and/or the Conners (both parent and teacher versions). You'd want both teacher and parent input because if you ONLY see symptoms in on setting, then you may not have ADHD as it is often Misdiagnosed among adopted and foster children who may have sensory-integration difficulties, or be experiencing the subtle effects of prenatal exposure to noxious chemicals or situations.
Regards,
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Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman
Adoptive Parent
Specialist in Adoption and Foster care issues.
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