| There are no ADHD assessment tests available | | | | real condition. |
| that can absolutely confirm or refute the diagnosis | | | | Traditionally, treatment has been stimulant |
| of ADHD. There certainly is no blood test for | | | | medications and they do work for about three |
| ADHD. Of the assessment tools that are currently | | | | fourths of those who try them. Be aware, if you |
| available, most are behavior check lists for both | | | | aren't already, that stimulants are dangerous and |
| teachers and parents. | | | | very addictive. They can trigger sleep problems, |
| These rating scales can vary in content but are | | | | irritability, and depression. They can also decrease |
| meant to bring to light behaviors that could be | | | | your child's appetite so you should watch for |
| ADHD. Most will cite specific behaviors like not | | | | weight loss. Stimulants also have far reaching |
| following directions, daydreaming, or your child's | | | | consequences in that if your child is on them for a |
| level of activity. The behaviors are rated | | | | long time, they will be more likely to develop |
| according to a variety of scales. | | | | depression and substance abuse as adults. |
| In determining if your child has ADHD, they may | | | | There are herbal supplements that have vitamins, |
| be given standardized academic and intelligence | | | | minerals and even some botanical extracts that |
| tests to see where their strengths are and their | | | | are known to relieve the symptoms of ADHD for |
| weaknesses lies. If your child is ADHD they may | | | | your Childs behavior. |
| also have co-existing learning disabilities that | | | | The supplement industry is not regulated so the |
| themselves can trigger ADHD symptoms. This | | | | supplement you should buy for your child should |
| might come to light with standardized testing. | | | | be FDA approved and they must be made by a |
| A complete physical should be done to rule out | | | | certified homeopathic professional. |
| any health condition that could also trigger | | | | These supplements are safe and side effect free. |
| symptoms of ADHD. Chronic health problems can | | | | They are also effective and can be used for long |
| cause ADHD like behaviors in your child. | | | | periods without a problem. |
| During the time of assessing your child, they | | | | ADHD assessment tests are valuable in identifying |
| might be interviewed as you might as well. This | | | | children who have ADHD. They are not the only |
| can shed light on how your child's behavior is | | | | thing to be used. Standardized testing, interviews, |
| affecting the family or whether family stressors | | | | and a complete physical are essential as well. You |
| might be causing some of your child's behaviors. | | | | are not the only parent of an ADHD child so |
| ADHD does not come from bad parenting, poor | | | | know that there is support for your needs as |
| teachers, or your child's deliberate behavior. It is a | | | | parents as well. |