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Who can test my child for ADHD?
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Loveme
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Who can test my child for ADHD?
I’d like to do some testing on my child as he displays a lot of characteristics of ADHD inattentive type.
I called these behavioral specialists at North Shore and after speaking to the staff it seems like they don’t do diagnostic testing, just parent/teacher questionnaires and interviews, and observations of the child.
Should I see a developmental pediatrician? A neurologist? A psychiatrist? I’m seeing my pediatrician in December so I’ll ask then but was wondering if anyone had any insight and recommendations for a great doctor. Thank you!!
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Posted 11/19/18 5:30 PM  |
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Mmm777
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Who can test my child for ADHD?
Neurologist first I think..
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| Posted 11/19/18 9:06 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Re: Who can test my child for ADHD?
I would go to the neurologist.
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| Posted 11/20/18 7:38 AM |
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lightblue
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Re: Who can test my child for ADHD?
Either a developmental pediatrician or neurologist can diagnose
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| Posted 11/20/18 9:54 AM |
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LInMI
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Re: Who can test my child for ADHD?
How old is your child? I'm thinking about going as well.
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| Posted 11/21/18 12:11 PM |
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Loveme
LIF Adult
Member since 6/11 3170 total posts
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Me
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Re: Who can test my child for ADHD?
Posted by LInMI
How old is your child? I'm thinking about going as well.
He is 6 and in first grade.
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| Posted 11/21/18 5:08 PM |
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Maddie180
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Who can test my child for ADHD?
I would start with developmental pediatrician. We did that and a neuropsych consult when we didn’t like like what the neurologists did. They were basically giving any diagnosis I wanted and then said come back when I want my child on medicine.. The developmental ped was a 7 month wait but well worth it bc it was a series of appointments and they got to know the child. They came up with a plan and it’s great.
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| Posted 11/24/18 4:10 PM |
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