in need of help/advice...

bessie
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:48:10 +0000

Agree with the above post. The diagnosis can be done without any input from anyone. They test you for many hours and are able to make a proper diagnosis without asking your teachers. At any rate, if you do not get diagnosed in HS, many colleges have student health insurance that will pay for testing so if you still have problems by the time you get to college, you can take care of it later. I think it is worth stating that an ADHD diagnosis does not automatically mean you will have to take medication. Many ADHD kids use behavior modification, nutritional supplements, and cognitive behavioral therapy instead of medications. Good luck to you. Determination goes a long way with people who have ADHD.