15 Questions to Ask After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis
Your child’s evaluation resulted in diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). What now?Though we have best practices and recommendations for helping children with ADHD in school, at home, and in other realms of life, there is no singular strategy for helping parents immediately navigate next steps once the diagnosis is established.
These resources are a good place to start:Your Next StepsADHD that occurs with one or more conditions is called complex ADHD.
About 60% of children with ADHD have at least one co-occurring condition.1 The most common comorbid conditions include anxiety, depression, autism, tic disorders, behavioral/conduct disorders, and learning disorders.Asking this question shows the diagnosing professional that you’re aware of the statistics, and that it’s likely that your child has something else going on apart from ADHD.
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