University:
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Course:
PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

384

Pages:

1
Author:

Z. Hayward

Diagnosis of ADHD Symptoms Children who have difficulty concentrating and show hyperactivity do not always have ADHD, this also applies to teenagers. It's true, parents may notice that teenagers often don't listen to conversations, show impulsive behavior, and are easily distracted by distractions. However, that doesn't mean they have ADHD. Because this condition is often not diagnosed at a child's age, it is important for parents to know what the symptoms are and recognize how they differ from normal child behavior. In order to get an accurate diagnosis, cooperation from many parties is needed. Initially, the pediatrician together with a psychiatrist will examine the physical and mental condition of the child, family and teaching staff who interact with the child. This examination actually has several purposes to:  Get the right diagnosis, whether the child really has ADHD.  Find out how serious this condition is.  Find out whether or not there are other medical conditions that show the same symptoms.  Detect whether the child is experiencing other mental health problems. To help confirm the diagnosis, the doctor may recommend several additional tests. These examinations include liver function tests, blood tests, MRI of the brain, and thyroid tests.