…under the supervision of a physician. All professionals — including medical/health professionals and educational professionals — should work only within their scope of experience and expertise. It is important that…

…of inattention and hyperactive/impulsive criteria   Do I need to diagnose the severity of symptoms? As ADHD symptoms affect each person to varying degrees, the DSM-5 requires professionals who diagnose…

…will be a day of in-depth sessions for professionals, some lasting one hour, some three hours, that will offer continuing education credits where applicable. These are designed for healthcare professionals,…

…More Older Adults Receiving A New ADHD Diagnosis A growing number of older adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, offering an answer for why they may have struggled in relationships…

…choices among people who have been affected by ADHD To strengthen the capacity among healthcare professionals to appropriately diagnose and provide evidence-based treatments for ADHD and co-occurring mental, emotional and…

…responses when you’re calm enough to think. Labels and diagnoses are different. Professionals use diagnoses (e.g. dyslexia) to communicate about the child’s difficulties and suggest interventions. Labels (such as lazy,…

…organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integral part in the association’s success by providing support, education and encouragement to parents, educators and professionals…

…of questionnaires and lists of symptoms. Most of these questionnaires are not standardized or scientifically validated and should not be used to self-diagnose or to diagnose others with ADHD. A…

…benefits: Individual Membership – $53 a year or $5 paid monthly Expand Whether you have been recently diagnosed with ADHD, have lived with a diagnosis for many years, or even…

…appropriate for your child’s care, visit CHADD’s page, Professionals Who Diagnose and Treat ADHD. Remote Access to Doctors and Coaches Many of CHADD’s professional members provide remote services. To locate…

…on social media, starting there. Sharing that information, connecting with each other as professionals. If we want to really help youth; we have to be connected with other professionals. And…

…for ADHD Identify which professionals can provide a diagnosis of ADHD How a child can qualify for an IEP or a 504 plan at school Understand the ADHD diagnosis and…