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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Somehow, despite being in the gifted program and nearly failing the 8th grade, my diagnosis was missed.   It would be funny if it hadn’t changed my life. Get a second opinion, OP.  I was diagnosed so late my life, I was already married to the wrong person and unable to support myself.  You want her to be financially independent and in charge if her life. [/quote]

You don’t think the testing has evolved over the past several decades?  Op’s daughter had. Comprehensive neuropsych  within the last two years.[/quote]

Of course it has.  I also would rather get a second opinion than blow it off.  Depression, anxiety, and ADHD can be a complicated mix. [/quote]

+1 
You don't necessarily have to redo the neuropsych test.  Depression/anxiety are often the "first order" to take care of (as they won't give ADHD meds until depression/anxiety are managed anyway) and then once those are managed you sometimes see what else is going on.  Depression can mask a lot of other cognitive issues.  She could get a second read on her neuropsych looking specifically for any markers of ADHD.[/quote]

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