8 Questions to Ask Before Your Child’s ADHD Evaluation
The evaluation process for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children stands apart from most other conditions’ diagnostic procedures in a few ways — most notably, in how much it demands from parents.Clinicians rely on caregivers to describe their child’s symptoms, behaviors, and experiences to make the diagnosis.
What’s more, parents are responsible for administering treatment, monitoring symptoms, and driving ongoing treatment decisions.
In the ADHD evaluation process (and what follows), parents become the medical expert on the child.Compare that to, for example, an eye exam, wherein an ophthalmologist determines whether the child needs corrective lenses (with a variety of tools and devices) and prescribes the solution — all without parental input.As parents, your central role in the ADHD evaluation process requires strong, engaged advocacy to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
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