The Following is a basic ADHD assessment, and advice about coping with ADHD.
ADHD Quiz / Assessment Interview
If you suspect the person is experiencing ADHD, use this symptom checklist to better determine.
The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) considers it necessary that the following be present before diagnosing a child with ADHD
The behaviors must appear before age 7.
They must continue for at least six months.
The symptoms must also create a real handicap in at least two of the following areas of the child’s life:
in the classroom
on the playground
at home
in the community, or
in social settings
There are some circumstances in which a child or adolescent’s behavior might seem like ADHD, but might
not actually be ADHD. Many other conditions and situations can trigger behavior that resembles ADHD. For example, a child might show ADHD symptoms when experiencing:
A death or divorce in the family, a parent’s job loss, or other sudden change
Undetected seizures
An ear infection that causes temporary hearing problems
Problems with schoolwork caused by a learning disability
Anxiety or depression
Insufficient or poor quality sleep