How do you get a child tested for adhd?

Thru your doctor: Psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians in my community.

ADHD: You can request your child's school to perform a psycho-educational evaluation. This will greatly help the pediatrician in making the diagnosis in addition to vanderbilt screening.

A good clinician: Start with an experienced well trained professional.A thorough physical exam, medical , family, mental history and clinical observation.Symptom checklists are helpful but limiting.Comprehensive scales such as the basc-2, cbrs and others help identifiy comorbidities, cpt help assess whether symptoms are typical of adhd or non clinical group.Qeegs arecostly, but could be helpful.Psy/ed assessments help.

Ask pediatrician: There are two avenues for evaluation. Start with asking for a 'CORE' evaluation in school. During the evaluation, there will be testing that shoudl be helpful in making the diagnosis. Speak to your pediatrician about your concerns. You may get a referral to a neurologist or psychiatrist who can help with the diagnosis and management.