How do i know if i should get my child tested for hdha?

Neuropsychologist: Neuropsychologists, in my opinion are best equipped to make an ADD diagnosis because of all the testing that takes place. However, they cannot provide meds or therapy. Psychiatrists can provide meds, but do not usually provide therapy and do not do comprehensive testing as do neuropsychologists. Psychologists can provide good therapy, but cannot usually do in-depth testing or provide meds.

A pediatric neurologist, neuropsychiatrist or psychiatrist who sees children would work closely with family and friends in a collaborative effort to obtain as much history as possible. There are no lab tests or absolute definitive tests, centers do MRI to look for specific brain areas that are smaller, or with reduced activity (fMRI), as well as neuropsychological testing and often, EEG.