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How does one actually get "checked" for ADHD? It's not like there's a blood test.

• xyzzy_plugh 6y ago
  You get assessed by a medical professional equipped to evaluate you, just like any neurodevelopment issue.
  • afarrell 6y ago
    As a first step, you might hire a coach to help you with 1. Making and keeping the necessary appointments. 2. Dealing with insurance. 3. Persuading your parents to endure the ego-threat of listening to your actual needs instead of telling you things like "stop being so hard on yourself".
• fatnoah 6y ago
  (Note: My son has diagnosed ADHD, non-hyperactive) There isn't a blood test, but you can do a neuropsychological evaluation which assesses cognitive functions. We had one done for my son, and it was a 2-day affair. As a non-ADHD parent, it was eye-opening to get a glimpse into how his brain worked and to start to really understand the challenges ADHD poses in a school environment.