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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
The 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,
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