In this next in a series of articles about ADD we’re going to discuss how to diagnose if someone indeed does have Attention Deficit Disorder.
First of all, in order to accurately diagnose ADD you need to see your family doctor. This is not something that you can do on your own no matter how well you think you know the symptoms or even if you have it yourself. As was discussed in the previous article, there are other problems that can have the same symptoms as ADD.
For starters, there is no blood test that can determine if someone has ADD. The truth is, there are no definitive tests for most mental illnesses. So the logical question becomes, how does a medical professional diagnose ADD?
Again, you should begin with your family physician. However, if you don’t feel comfortable with him for some reason then you can opt to see a specialist in this area. Ask your doctor for a referral to a specialist.
The first thing that should be done is to have a complete physical examination to rule out any medical causes. There are many medical conditions that are similar to ADD. These include the following: autism, hearing impairment and...
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