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ADD Diagnosis: The Multidisciplinary Approach

This article explains why an interdisiplinary approach to diagnosing ADD is very important.
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Posted by brown0123
May 10, 2009 9:44 PM
ADHD
My daughter has ADHD and I do not know how to cope with it. I have read tones articles and it tells me how to be with her, but it is hard. I sometimes think that I am in denail of her condition. Then I tell myself what do I need to do to help myself to help her. I do not know where to start- Please help !!!!
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Posted by Maya W.
May 8, 2009 8:19 AM
ADD Diagnosis: The Multidisciplinary Approach
I liked most of your article. However the sentence "In such a case there does not appear to be a neurological basis to ADD." disturbs me. This is not a case of ADD, but a child reacting to the stress in the family. You sort of say it, but it is not clear in this article that this child probably does not have ADHD at all.
I fully support the notion that children suspected of having ADHD should be diagnosed by a team of specialist. I would however, suggest an occupational therapist and a speech therapist be added. I am not sure if a social worker is needed. The psychologist should talk to the family. Anyway these are my comments.
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