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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hi OP -

From my perspective, there is a difference between what an adult is looking to achieve with an ADHD diagnosis vs what you as a parent are looking to achieve for your child who is in school and therefore needs accommodations.

If your [b]DH has gotten this far in life without workplace accommodations,[/b] then don't waste you money on an expensive and unnecessary assessment.  I suggest you have him talk with a psychiatrist who can prescribe medication for him, and then monitor his progress to see if the meds are helping or if they need to be tweaked.

That's what I did.  I struggled all through school, hated it! It wasn't until my 12 yr old was diagnosed 6 years ago that I started seeing similarities and realize that I too likely had ADHD.  Then I started a new job, and the shit hit the fan. I found myself disorganized and behind the 8-ball all the time. Forgetful and easily distracted, and always fearing I was going to be fired! I mentioned it to DS' psychiatrist and she put me on Adderrall.  Literally changed my life.

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Does ADHD interfere with your reading comprehension?  Apparently so, b/c no where did the OP mention wanting to get workplace accommodations.

She's looking for a psychiatrist recommendation, duh.

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