| Why is ADHD Has Only Just Become Prevalent? | | | | that may be contributing to the child's difficulties. Further |
| Introduction of new health policies and guidelines meant | | | | specialist assessments focusing on specific problems |
| that people have a right to information concerning their | | | | may be recommended such as speech and language, |
| health. They raised an emphasis on the expectation | | | | physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, |
| that every child has a need and right to opportunities | | | | psychiatrist, audiology, as well as ophthalmology. The |
| that will help them reach their optimal potential in their | | | | pediatrician would normally give an expert opinion on |
| physical mental and social development. One of the | | | | which assessments would be necessary. |
| emphases has been on the process of gaining | | | | Developmental Assessment: |
| consent and the child protection act. People are now | | | | This assessment focuses on the child's motor |
| taking the responsibility of their health more than ever | | | | development. Standardized and non-standardized tests |
| before. The combination of these awareness have led | | | | as well as clinical observations of a child's |
| to more people aware and wanting to know more | | | | performance and behavior may be administered by |
| about what their children are suffering from. The | | | | relevant professionals. The assessment determines |
| knowledge gained in the process gives parents insight | | | | which skills the child may be experiencing a |
| to deal and cope with their child's needs. | | | | developmental delay. The skills include fine motor, |
| What Should You Expect From The Assessment | | | | gross motor, sensory processing and modulation, |
| Process of Diagnosing ADHD | | | | language, social, emotional and intellectual skills. |
| Reaching a diagnosis of such condition requires | | | | Psycho-Educational Assessment: |
| commitment from a combination of appropriate health | | | | This is an assessment consisting of psychological and |
| professionals and the parents to gather as much | | | | academic assessment. The assessment is designed |
| information as its possible about the child' s presenting | | | | to establish the child's intellectual and educational |
| problems. It is therefore important to note that this | | | | achievement levels. One of the familiar tests you may |
| process will not take place overnight. Usually a series | | | | recognize is IQ (Intelligent Quotient) test. The |
| of assessments are carried out to help build a | | | | assessment establishes how brain processing |
| concrete diagnosis of ADHD. | | | | information impacts on school learning. |
| There are five essential assessments that must be | | | | Cognitive Assessment: |
| carried out. | | | | This assessment is carried out mainly by a qualified |
| Medical Assessment: | | | | psychologist. It is a process used to determine the |
| This assessment is usually carried out by a | | | | child's cognitive strength and weakness. Assessment |
| Pediatrician. The Pediatrician gathers a full medical and | | | | tests primarily use pen and paper tasks as well as |
| any family history that is necessary. Relevant | | | | observation of child's behavior to assess abilities in |
| neurological examinations may be carried out to | | | | memory, attention and concentration, language skills, |
| ensure that there is no nervous function abnormality | | | | problem solving skills, memory and intellectual function. |