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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]ADHD is over diagnosed.  Probably everyone but the most focused of people would qualify if asked enough questions.  I’m sure if anyone took a stimulant they would be more focused and productive [/quote]

Maybe, but my very bright 14 yo sounds exactly like op's child and was recently diagnosed. There is definitely a genetic component because, DH, BIL and nephew all have the same characteristics.[/quote]

But that’s my point. Probably 75% of the population could be meet the criteria to be diagnosed and would become more productive and focused individuals with a daily dose of Adderall.  The problem is everyone wants perfect kids now: kids that are organized, focused, get As, don’t procrastinate, self disciplined. Except most people aren’t all of these things.  The bar for what constitutes ADHD and needs intervention has moved drastically in the past couple decades.
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I’m guessing you’ve never read through a report from a full neuropsych evaluation. The things they test are very specific. It’s not like someone sits you down and just asks if you have trouble focusing. There are hours of detailed tests administered in different ways to get a complete picture of how the test-taker’s brain works, both strengths and weaknesses.

I have one child who has ADHD and one child who has ADHD inattentive type with executive functioning disorder. It’s fascinating to see the differences in their various test scores and how their brains work. 
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That’s far from the consensus view. there are not any objective tests for ADHD. [/quote]

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