Signs That Your Child May Have ADHD

Symptoms Exist In Multiple Settings

For a diagnosis to occur, the symptoms of ADHD must typically exist in multiple settings. Generally, the behaviors will need to appear consistently in both the school and home settings at the very least. If the child is involved in other settings, such as after-school activities, it helps to identify if their symptoms present there as well. To diagnose ADHD, psychologists will question parents and often get them to bring in testimony from others who interact with their child regularly. This will include school personnel, extended family members, babysitters, after-school activity instructors, or even tutors. This information is necessary so the psychologist is able to get a picture of how the child's behaviors affect them multiple settings. Not only will this help in diagnosing what is going on, but if it is ADHD, this information will also help the psychologist, parents, and teachers focus their efforts and support where the child in question needs it the most. Sometimes children with ADHD will be given medication, but they may also require additional classroom attention, help with homework, and more.