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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]NEITHER.

ADHD is a complex psychiatric disorder. It needs either a psychiatrist, or a psychologist with a PhD, to make the most accurate diagnosis. Pediatricians and school "psychologists" (usually without PhDs and lacking practical training with the right assessment tools) are emphatically NOT appropriate evaluators.

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Thank you! I completely agree with you on school psychologists - had a bad experience. 
But I thought at least they could diagnose on a yes or no scale?
Do I need to get a referral to a psychiatrist or do I just call their office and try to get in? Sorry I am so clueless [/quote]

Going to depend on your insurance. Do you usually need referrals?
Also, be forwarned that many psychiatrists do not take insurance (although they will give you receipts to be reimbursed, if your insurance allows)[/quote]

Thank you, we have PPO but referrals speed things up sometimes
What pay range am I looking at for just diagnosing? Thank you![/quote]

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