Understanding Behaviors of ADHD
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Deciding if a child has ADHD is a several-step process. These are symptoms of ADHD. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD, and many other problems, like sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and certain types of learning disabilities, can have similar symptoms.If you are concerned about whether a child might have ADHD, the first step is to talk with a healthcare professional to find out if the symptoms fit the diagnosis.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that healthcare professionals ask parents, teachers, and other adults who care for the child about the child's behavior in different settings, like at home, school, or with peers. Read more about the recommendations(https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd /adhd/guidelines.html).
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that healthcare professionals ask parents, teachers, and other adults who care for the child about the child's behavior in different settings, like at home, school, or with peers. Read more about the recommendations(https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd /adhd/guidelines.html).
Does your child exhibit symptoms such as ........
Hyperactivity
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The health professional should also determine whether the child has another condition that can either explain the symptoms better, or that occurs at the same time as ADHD. Read more about other concerns and conditions.
How is ADHD diagnosed? Healthcare professionals use the guidelines in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5)1, to help diagnose ADHD. This diagnostic standard helps ensure that people are appropriately diagnosed and treated for ADHD. Using the same standard across communities can also help determine how many children have ADHD, and how public health is impacted by this condition. Inattentiveness
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