Does my Child Have ADHD?

The rising rate of ADHD has many parents wondering if the diagnosis is too subjective.

“I think there would probably be some chemical imbalance or something they would need to do further testing – other than making that decision or diagnosis just by looking at the child,” says dad Kris Willing.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a clinical diagnosis based on a collection of symptoms rather than a single test. That opens it up to interpretation. If you wonder whether your child has ADHD, work with a doctor who follows nationally recognized standards set forth by governing pediatric and psychiatric groups.

“A lot of people think they can just spot a child and say ‘oh that child is hyper active’. Meaning that sure it’s an active child, it engages in a lot of gross motor behavior, but that doesn’t mean that child has a disorder,” says Dr. Elena Reyes, clinical psychologist with Lee Memorial Health System.

A key point in making an ADHD diagnosis is that symptoms must be present in more than one setting. Which is why the evaluation includes observations from parents, caregivers and teachers.

“When we actually do an evaluation for ADHD we really try to do a thorough evaluation. So what you’re doing is not only observing the child, you’re getting information from the parents but you’re also getting information from the teacher. Because one of the things we know the demand characteristics in the classroom are very different than for example the dinner table or watching TV,” says Reyes.

A psychologist, pediatrician or neurologist will rate a child’s behavior compared to peers. Symptoms to look out for are: constant motion, fidgeting, distractedness and inability to finish tasks. Evaluations should wait until age seven. And remember, ADHD isn’t a blanket for every bothersome behavior.

“It may just be a cause of today’s technology- with kids being in front of iPad’s and iPhones, tablets, whatever,” says Willing.

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Is my child suffering from ADHD?

The rising rate of ADHD has many parents wondering if the diagnosis is too subjective.

Kris Willing, dad, says that he believes there would be a chemical imbalance.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a clinical diagnosis that is based on a combination of symptoms and not a single test. This allows for interpretation. You can ask your doctor to check if ADHD is present in your child.

Many people believe they can spot a child and tell if it is hyperactive or not. It means that the child is active, engages in gross motor behavior, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it has a disorder,” Dr. Elena Reyes, a clinical psychologist at Lee Memorial Health System, says.

An important point to remember when diagnosing ADHD is that symptoms have to be present in multiple settings. This is why evaluations include observations from teachers, caregivers, and parents.

“When we do ADHD evaluations, we try to be thorough. What you are doing is watching the child and getting information from both the parents and the teacher. Reyes says that one of the most important things we know is that the classroom’s demand characteristics are different from what you see at the dinner table or on TV.

A psychologist, pediatrician, or neurologist will assess a child’s behavior in relation to their peers. You should be aware of the following symptoms: inability to complete tasks, constant motion, fidgeting and distractedness. Assessments should be delayed until seven years of age. Remember that ADHD is not a panacea for all problems.

Willing says that it may be due to today’s technology, with children being in front iPads and iPhones, tablets whatever.

View More Health Matters video segments at leememorial.org/healthmatters/

Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, FL, is the largest network in Southwest Florida of medical care facilities. It is well-respected for its innovation, quality and expertise. We have been serving our community for nearly 100 years, providing everything from primary care to highly specialized services and robotic-assisted surgeries.

Visit leememorial.org

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