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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How does an ordinary parent distinguish between a normal high energy kid and one with ADHD?

Just trying to understand my DC, and NOT looking to get an IEP or 504 or diagnosis. [/quote]

Well, most parents would get a qualified medical professional to make a diagnosis.  But since you're not interested in that...I suppose you could just flip a coin.[/quote]

We have been cautioned that in our area many "qualified medical professionals" will almost always diagnose something -- even if a kid really is in the normal range -- because they think parents want documentation for an 504 or IEP filing.
 
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I don't think that's true (and say that posting from Bethesda). I know plenty of kids with a diagnosis and also some who were seen and didn't get one. By the time you're paying $6k for a neuropsych, I think there is a pretty good chance something is going on outside the normal range, so it's not surprising to me that many evaluations end with a diagnosis.

For us the neuropsych was really helpful to help us understand the range and breadth of our kid's challenges and to understand how we might react or parent better in light of that information. A diagnosis is only helpful if you actually do something with it and having that information - whether it comes with a name or not - has been really game changing. You can also get a second opinion or choose to ignore it if you decide it's just "qualified medical professionals"...making things up?

I will say our kid has a mix of ADHD and Autism and we would have struggled to find the way forward without the diagnosis. Sending you good luck whichever path you choose.

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