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[quote=Anonymous]There are lots of ways to get evaluated and diagnosed with ADHD. Three typical ones:

1 - pediatrician using Vanderbilt questionnaires and speaking with a parent, and the child (depending on age)
2 - a clinical psychologist who will use Vanderbilt questionnaires, more in-depth family interviews, and some academic and IQ testing
3 - school psychologist who will #2 above but can't 'diagnose' ADHD but rather will say 'child exhibits behaviors and tendencies consistent with an attention disorder' (or something like that)
4 - neuropsychologist who will do all of 2, and usually more in-depth tests.

DCUM has a bias toward #4. I personally think if you have a very clear cut case and no one is concerned about any possible other disorders, any of 1-3 above can work for your kid. But if the kid is borderline, or there is suspicion of anxiety, or a learning disorder, or depression ....  I'd seek further formal testing.

ADHD and anxiety are very often comorbid, but often anxiety alone can look like ADHD and vice versa. Assuming you want to pursue medication, I'd want to be as sure as possible you are dealing with the right diagnosis.
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