DS is 8. he is much better than he was. But he ticks so many of the ADHD boxes. He is doing ok at school, but I think he could do so much better if his needs were better understood. Everything is done at breakneck speed so rushed, careless, not fully understood. He doesn't listen properly, often only to the first bit of an instruction. He knows he tries really hard to 'be good' but still can't help himself leaping about, pushing into people, making lots of random noise.
So. What do I do? School are watching him, but don't think he needs much other than a fidget toy and a computer to do his writing on; he is meeting national expectations. Do I go to my GP? Who can actually diagnose? Will I get anywhere if school aren't mega concerned? He is definitely 'worse' at home.
How are children diagnosed? Is it a case of questionnaires filled out by parents/school, or are other cognitive/physical tests involved?
Please help me so I know at least what the path looks like.
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Right. I've been dancing with this for about 6 years now. What is the process for getting an ADHD diagnosis in the UK?
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TulipsInACampervan · 23/04/2013 12:17
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