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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand this. ADHD is only supposed to be diagnosed if attention issues are causing significant impact at school. If the child simply scores below the norm, that is not ADHD. I would get a 2nd opinion. [/quote]

You are incredibly incorrect.  ADHD is diagnosed when symptoms are present across multiple environments, not just school and not just significantly.  There are also multiple assessments used to diagnose ADHD, some are norm-referenced, some are not. [/quote]

You're right that it has to be multiple environments. But it absolutely has to interfere with functioning. Otherwise why are you even seeking a psychiatric diagnosis? [/quote]

They always test for a bunch of things, including things you might not have been looking for yourself.  In OPs case, it sounds like her kid was struggling in school and they found dyslexia with possible ADHD as a secondary factor.  Mild ADHD doesn't necessarily interfere with functioning if the kid is still able concentrate when necessary.  But if she wants an IEP for ADHD symptoms, then there has to be an impact at school.  That's more of a legal issue than a medical one. [/quote]

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