ADHD
Tests:
Knowing How to Get a True Diagnosis on ADHD
There are many forms
of ADHD Tests that can be administered to diagnose ADHD. Some
children are being diagnosed with having ADHD without having
any formal ADHD Tests run on them. Often the diagnosis comes
from schoolteachers, who are typically not qualified to diagnose
ADHD. They are qualified, however, to recognize the symptoms
of ADHD and their concerns should be taken seriously. Many
children go through life without ever being diagnosed and
face unnecessary struggles. |
There
is not just one ADHD Tests that can be administered to give
an accurate diagnosis, rather; there is a series
of ADHD Tests. The symptoms of ADHD can also be symptoms
of other things, such as food allergies, depression or anxiety,
other specific learning disabilities, autism, dyslexia, hearing
problems, early onset bi-polar disorder, Tourette's syndrome,
or even Thyroid problems. The first step should be to see
a primary care physician for a physical examination. This
will help to rule out any thing else that may be expressing
itself with similar symptoms as ADHD. |
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second step should be to find a mental health professional
that specializes in ADHD for an evaluation and to administer
formal ADHD Tests. The insurance company should have a list
of recommended doctors or the primary care physician may be
able to recommend one. Another good source to find an ADHD
specialist is to call your local CHADD, Children and Adults
with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, office.
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third step is a thorough evaluation of the child/person with
ADHD symptoms and a family member of that child/person. This
evaluation should include developmental history, and family
history. |
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fourth step is formal ADHD Tests such as, DSM-IV Criteria
(symptoms of ADHD), TOVA (computerized test), WISC-R (IQ test),
WRAT (achievement test), or Bender Gestalt Test (visual motor
integration test). These tests are all very helpful in diagnosing
ADHD. It is up to your doctor to determine which tests he
or she will administer. |
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TOVA (Test of Variables of Attention) is a very helpful tool,
which should be used in conjunction with other ADHD Tests
in the diagnosis of ADHD. The T.O.V.A is a 22.5 minute computerized
test (visual or auditory), which is non-language based (to
differentiate ADD from specific learning disorders), requires
no left-right discrimination, and has negligible practice
effects. Variables measured by T.O.V.A. include errors of
omission (inattention) and commission (impulsivity), response
times, and more. It correctly identifies 87% of normal and
90% of ADHD subjects. Also, you can take the computerized
test before administering ADHD medications and after, so that
the doctor can determine the specific dosage of the ADHD medications
and watch for its effectiveness. |
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traditional stimulant pharmaceutical ADHD Medications are
associated with side effects like loss of appetite, weight
loss, sleeping problems, irritability, rapid heart rate, elevated
blood pressure, withdrawn behavior, delusions, psychosis,
tics, and suppression of growth. There is an all-natural alternative
to these traditional ADHD Medications that is effective, without
the side effects. |
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