butterfly1978
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my sons teacher had to fill out paperwork, about his behavior and usually ADHD is not diagnossed until age 7 because of maturity, its hard to say what is ADHD and what is just being a kid. They have to show a pattern of behavior. So seeing as though Kyron is 7 he possably wouldn't be diagnosed yet so that may have been the reason for the appointment.
Here is an article:
Diagnosing ADHD in Children
Health care providers, such as pediatricians or child psychologists can diagnose ADHD with the help of standard guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The diagnosis involves gathering information from several sources, including school, caregivers and parents. The health care provider will consider how a child's behavior compares with that of other children the same age.
Some symptoms suggestive of ADHD in children include inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity in a variety of ways. Many children with ADHD:
* Are in constant motion.
* Squirm and fidget.
* Do not seem to listen.
* Are easily distracted.
* Do not finish tasks.
Learn more about the symptoms of ADHD in children.
To diagnose ADHD, your child should receive a full physical examination. That includes a discussion of medical history to screen for other conditions that may affect a child's behavior. Among the possible causes of ADHD-like behavior are:
* A sudden life change (such as divorce, a death in the family, or moving).
* Undetected seizures.
* Thyroid problems.
* Lead toxicity.
* Sleep problems.
* Anxiety.
* Depression.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/diagnosing-adhd
Here is an article:
Diagnosing ADHD in Children
Health care providers, such as pediatricians or child psychologists can diagnose ADHD with the help of standard guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The diagnosis involves gathering information from several sources, including school, caregivers and parents. The health care provider will consider how a child's behavior compares with that of other children the same age.
Some symptoms suggestive of ADHD in children include inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity in a variety of ways. Many children with ADHD:
* Are in constant motion.
* Squirm and fidget.
* Do not seem to listen.
* Are easily distracted.
* Do not finish tasks.
Learn more about the symptoms of ADHD in children.
To diagnose ADHD, your child should receive a full physical examination. That includes a discussion of medical history to screen for other conditions that may affect a child's behavior. Among the possible causes of ADHD-like behavior are:
* A sudden life change (such as divorce, a death in the family, or moving).
* Undetected seizures.
* Thyroid problems.
* Lead toxicity.
* Sleep problems.
* Anxiety.
* Depression.
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/diagnosing-adhd