Hi everyone
I'm in desperate need of advise .
My husband has a 7 year by a previous marriage and his mother has pushed for a referral for ADHD testing . He has an appt this week at the child and adolescent mental health service at the local hospital which my husband will attend .
To cut a long story short my husband and I don't believe he has a behavioural problem least of all ADHD we believe it's attention seeking from his mother who has a history of depression and almost willing illnesses upon the children for sympathy from other family members.
I guess where I need the help is if there is a small chance he has ADHD and the hospital can make a clinical diagnosis of such backed up with hard answers what questions do we ask at this initial appointment ?
Is there anything that we can bring to the table to ensure the best is done by him and not just needless treatment ?
Thank you