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Diagnosing & Testing for ADD/ADHD
Diagnosis for ADD/ADHD is a powerful step toward relief from its symptoms-and the process toward getting this diagnosis doesn't have to be confusing. There are a variety of health professionals whose jobs are to help you diagnose ADD/ADHD, and steps you can take to get started on your own. Whether you are seeking a diagnosis for yourself or your child, educating yourself about the evaluation for ADD/ADHD-from the many professionals available to what a diagnosis really means-can help you feel more confident about your role in the diagnostic process. And most importantly, obtaining and understanding a proper diagnosis of ADD/ADHD can get you on the path toward help and treatment.
What do you need to know?
There is no single medical, physical, or other test for diagnosing ADD/ADHD. To determine if you or your child has ADD/ADHD, a doctor or other professional will need to be involved, and you can expect him or her to use a number of different tools: a checklist of symptoms, and/or answers to questions about past and present problems. Keep in mind that the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, such as concentration problems and hyperactivity, can be confused with other disorders and medical problems. Just because it looks like ADD/ADHD doesn't mean it is, so getting a thorough assessment and diagnosis is important.
Finding out that you or your child has been diagnosed with something-whether it's a learning disability, or ADD/ADHD-may feel at first scary or intimidating. In fact, an ADD/ADHD diagnosis can be the first step toward making life better: you can seek treatment immediately, and that means managing symptoms and feeling more confident in every area of life.
What shoudl I expect in an evaluation?
Depending on the professional conducting the evaluation, this will most likely begin with a thorough history taking of the client. This history will include collateral information as provided by others who have first hand knowledge of the history or current status of the client. This should include teacher(s) input (if a child is being evaluated), objective and subjective checklist and symptom list completion, individual interviews and behavioral observations, an objective computerized test of attention, impulse control and hyperactivity and consultation with treating medical professionals. This information should be compiled by the evaluator into a report of findings that outlines available treatment options (usually 6 to 12 pages).
Can you recommend someone to test for ADD/ADHD?
There are many qualified Houston professionals who are willing and capable of testing for attention deficit. As a courtesy we have provided a list of professionals below and recommend that you contact them for more information.
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| Name: | John A. Garlock PhD |
| Website: | A New Day Now |
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2611 FM 1960 West, Suite D-101, Houston, Texas 77068 (Champions)
25319 Interstate 45 South, Suite 120, The Woodlands, Texas 77382 (Rayford/Sawdust)
1801 Kingwood Drive, Suite 130, Kingwood, Texas 77339 (Kingwood Drive)
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| Office: | (281) 444-2678 |
| Email: | Dr. John Garlock |
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| Name: | Add/Adhd Center |
| Website: | None Listed |
| Location: | 200 Nagle St, College Station, TX 77840 (College Station) |
| Office: | (979) 595-1200 |
| Email: | None Listed |
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| Name: | Altaf Loya (Psychiatrist) |
| Website: | None Listed |
| Location: | 11920 Astoria Blvd, STE 110, Houston, TX 77089 (Pearland) |
| Office: | (281) 464-8484 |
| Email: | None Listed |
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| Name: | Vincent Ruscelli, Ph.D. |
| Website: | Center for Psychology |
| Location: | 560 Blossom, Suite B, Webster, Texas 77598 (Galveston) |
| Office: | (281) 338-1382 |
| Email: | Dr. Vincent Ruscelli |
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