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[quote=Anonymous]Our pediatrician said about two years ago that our DC meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD. This was based on parent answers to a simple questionnaire (20 or 25 questions?) given to us at the pediatrician's office, covering topics like forgetfulness, losing things, etc. The pediatrician was willing to start DC on meds but for various reasons we decided to hold off. We also separately had WISC done and there was a discrepancy of more than 40 points between verbal (very superior) and processing speed scores. The psychologist suggested that DC may have ADHD, based on the WISC scores and also behavior during testing. From psychologist we understood that further testing would need to be fine to confirm. The testing would be costly and maybe not covered by insurance.

Does more testing (full neuropsych evaluation?) truly need to be done to have an ADHD diagnosis confirmed, though pediatrician already said that the diagnostic criteria were met? This would be mainly for purposes of exploring possible accommodations by the school. We are in Fairfax County. Also I think if we had an official diagnosis it would be helpful within our family. DH is punishing child for "not trying" with schoolwork, threatens with removal and destruction of belongings. Has very unrealistic expectations for quantity and duration of work, in my opinion.

I recall reading that the school may want to do their own evaluation. Is this correct for schools within Fairfax County? If so it would make sense to let the school evaluate, rather than paying thousands of dollars for an evaluation that would not be used? Who would we approach within the school?[/quote]

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