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What are the Criteria for an Adhd Test?
There is no single ADHD test to determine if a person has ADHD. A specialist makes the diagnosis by comparing a person’s behavior pattern against a set of criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association. These criteria for an attention deficit disorder test are as follows:
(1) The person has either six inattention symptoms or six hyperactivity and impulsiveness
symptoms.
* Does not pay close attention to details or makes careless mistakes.
* Has trouble keeping attention on activities.
* Does not seem to listen when spoken to.
* Does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish tasks.
* Has difficulty organizing tasks and activities.
* Avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to do tasks requiring sustained mental effort.
* Loses things necessary to do tasks or activities.
* Is easily distracted.
* Is forgetful in daily activities.
Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness for the ADHD test include:
* Fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in his or her seat.
* Leaves his or her seat at times when remaining seated is necessary.
* Feels restless or, as a child, inappropriately runs about or climbs excessively.
* Has difficulty taking part in leisure activities or quiet play.
* Is “on the go” or acts as if driven.
* Talks excessively.
* Blurts out answers before questions have been completed.
* Has difficulty awaiting his or her turn.
* Interrupts conversations or intrudes on others activities.
(2) Symptoms continue for at least six months and are more frequent and severe than
normal.
(3) Symptoms cause significant damage to social, academic, or work function.
(4) Some damage to function occurs in at least two settings, such as home, work, or
school.
(5) Some damaging symptoms occur before the age seven.
(6) The symptoms are not due to another disorder.
A diagnosis of the ADHD test should be made by a team of specialists who are experts in the disorder, and it is wise to get a second opinion if your child is diagnosed as having ADHD. Have your child take another attention deficit disorder test. Be careful about jumping to prescription medications. While these medications are certainly helpful, a recent study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discussed safety concerns and the rising number of two-to-four-year-old children who are now on the prescription medications.
After the ADHD test and doctor have determined your child has ADHD, a much better approach would be to consider alternative therapies, which would include dietary control, behavioral therapy, and herbal and homeopathic remedies.
As a parent of a child and a step-parent of a child diagnosed with ADHD, I can personally tell you that alternative methods are the way to go. Both of my boys were given Ritalin to take, but I just could not do it after reading about the side effects. Alternative treatment was every bit as effective prescriptions, but without the side effects.
About the Author
Diana is a Natural Health Consultant and is taking classes to earn a certificate in herbalism. Her website, Natural Health and Herbal Remedies, offers the knowledge, insights and experiences she has gained from her journey into the world of natural health and her quest to share it with others. Learn more about a Natural ADHD Remedy at her website.
Do I have ADHD?????????????????????????
I am 13 and I keep wondering whether I have ADHD since I am always restless and sometimes get told something and I don’t listen. I am one of the top students in my class I am going into gifted but still i have problems focusing I often hurt myself running down the stairs and I always have this energy that I can’t use up. i often lose things because I forget they were even there and I talk excessively could I have ADHD? My doctor had never said anything was wrong with me mentally but is it possible that I could have ADHD?
No it’s normal for 13 year olds to be hyper active and not paying attention. Anything can make someone hyper, sugar, sodas, serotonin in your brain from exercising (something adults don’t do anymore).
Don’t listen to psychiatrist, they will tell you that you have ADHD. Heck even if you don’t have a problem they will make one for you and give you drugs.
When i was 16 my psychiatrist told me i was depressed and suicidal because i liked breaking things in school and arguing with teachers. But look how i turned out now 
(by the way it’s not a joke even though it sounds like one, i have a PHD in bio-engineering that i’m never going to use)
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