How do i know if i have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Qualified Clinician: There's no definitive diagnostic test for adhd — no blood analysis, no brain scan, no genetic screen — so it's not easy to tell whether a child or an adult has the disorder. A good clinical evaluation performed by a qualified individual such as a pediatrician, psychiatrist or psychologist is essential. Psychological testing can be beneficial in making this diagnosis. Start with your primary md.

See Expereience Dr.: There are many online screening questions online that you can take to screen yourself. See a physician who has experience in diagnosising and treating adhd.

Significant symptoms: of ADHD-Primarily Inattentive Type, the type of this neurodevelopmental disorder, more common in adults, cause harmful dysfunction at school/work & home in academics, peer interaction & behavior, began before age 10 & have lasted > 6 mos. School-age symptoms may have been -Combined Type, with Inattention & Hyperactivity/Impulsivity. Seek psychiatric & (neuro) psychological evaluations for dx.