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There are no tests for ADHD. It is often diagnosed based on your own story about your past, if necessary completed with testimonials from people who knew you as a child or who still know you now. Certain tests can detect your mental strenghts and weaknesses, but cannot determine whether or not you are suffering from ADHD.
Therefore, to be correctly diagnosed with ADHD, you must rely on someone who is experienced in these problems. How to find someone like that? You can start off by gathering references through your general practitioner, your childs paediatrician, your therapist, people who have ADHD themselves, schools, specialized institutions treating ADHD. Of course, you can look in the yellow pages for the section of psychiatrists, psychologists and neurologists as well.
Do not consult the first ADHD expert available. First pose him a number of specific questions which give a decisive answer about his competence in the field of ADHD. The questions below may be considered before you make a final decision whether you will take your chance with a particular expert or not.
Do you provide an ADHD diagnosis at all?
How long have you been making ADHD diagnoses?
How many children and adults with ADHD have you been treating during the past five years?
How familiar with ADHD are you in everydag life?
Do you have relatives with ADHD yourself?
What is your treatment schedule?
How do you keep your knowledge up-to-date?
How do you make your dianosis?
How many consultations will you need and how much will it cost me?
How long do I have to wait to get an appointment?
Do you use medication during the treatment?
Once you have found a competent person, either a therapist, neurologist, psychologist or psychiatrist, and you are having your first consultation, there are a few points you should pay attention to.
Is the person actually listening to what I am saying?
Is he asking relevant questions?
Is he respecting your feelings?
Is he open-minded or prejudiced?
Is he interested in what you are saying?
Do you feel at ease with this person,
Is it someone you would want to consult for six months or longer?
Those are several matters worth considering if you are looking for a good and competent doctor or therapist, to get an ADHD diagnosis.
Once you have been diagnosed with ADHD, it is important to find out which treatment might help you.
The Bach flower therapy is definitely an alternative which may help you with ADHD problems. It reduces concentration deficit and hyperactivity.
Read more about ADHD and Bach flowers.
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