As the school year takes off, and the first progress reports trickle in, teachers will ask some parents to have their child tested for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. Your child’s teacher may recommend that you make a trip to your pediatrician’s office or see a child psychologist.

What does this mean? Why is your child being singled out? Sure, Billy is a busy kid, but does that mean that he has ADHD? What is it anyway? Today’s post will discuss some of the important components of an ADHD diagnosis. In future posts, I will discuss treatment options.

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