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Too often, difficult children are incorrectly labeled with ADHD. On the other hand, many children who do have ADHD remain undiagnosed. In either case, related learning disabilities or mood problems are often missed. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued guidelines to bring more clarity to this issue.

The diagnosis is based on very specific symptoms, which must be present in more than one setting. The child should have a clinical evaluation if ADHD is suspected.

Evaluation may include:

Parent and teacher questionnaires (Connors, Burks)
Psychological evaluation of the child AND family including IQ testing and psychological testing
Complete developmental, mental, nutritional, physical, and psychosocial examination

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