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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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There is some evidence of over diagnosis of ADHD, and I totally get not wanting to stigmatize your kid or give them medication with side effects they don't need. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33843998/

In case you do decide to get a neuropsych, the evaluator usually meets with the parents as part of the evaluation. They will gather information from you including what concerns led you to seek it. You can definitely tell them you aren't doing it create documentation for an IEP or 504 plan. And fwiw, you don't have to share the report with the school or share the diagnosis with anyone if you don't want to. Nobody is going to force you to medicate your kid. Take it one step at a time.[/quote]

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