What to Expect During an ADHD Evaluation

Evaluations for Childhood ADHD in Georgia

Johns Creek Pediatrics in Suwanee & Cumming, GA, is home to four medical pediatric doctors who see children for possible ADHD symptoms. While our pediatric clinic provides various services, our doctors are here today to explain the process for ADHD evaluations. 

What Can Parents and Children Expect in Evaluations for ADHD?

There are different steps in the evaluation of a child with possible ADHD that go according to the child's age and setting. The baseline of what is being evaluated remains the same, considering behavior like restlessness, difficulty with time management, and impulsiveness. 

Although all of these are normal in children to some degree, the symptoms of ADHD significantly affect the quality of life of your child for at least six months. Your child must have at least six symptoms of ADHD, no matter what setting.

Settings

At Home

Your child may be disorganized. You may notice that your child needs help to focus on your conversation with them and on tasks you expect them to accomplish. The child cannot sit still and always seems in motion in any setting. Forgetfulness is a big problem for children with ADHD. 

At School, Work, Relationships

• Cannot finish tasks
• Inability to follow through with instructions
• Misses important details
• Restless
• Inattentive 
• Cannot compute when spoken to 
• Difficult time waiting their turn
• Intrusive into others' space
• Difficult with developing or keeping relationships 

Our four doctors explain the basis of childhood ADHD evaluations at Johns Creek Pediatrics in Suwanee & Cumming, GA. We want to find out what the symptoms are that your child has that indicate possible ADHD and if these symptoms are severe enough to require a diagnosis of ADHD. 

Your child could have an underlying condition that sounds like they have ADHD but do not. Evaluating your child's symptoms could be enough to diagnose them with ADHD and seek the right treatment option. 

We must gather information from all sources, including parents, teachers, coaches, care providers, school staff, and mental health professionals. We will interview you and your child and take a family history. Teachers will complete a behavior rating scale, and parents will relay their parenting style. We review medical records. 

All our tests are proven tools to screen for learning disabilities, vision, hearing, and speech problems. Tests depend on the child's age and specific symptoms. 

Call Our Doctors Today for an ADHD Evaluation Consultation

Our doctors must meet with you and your child to assess all symptoms correctly to target the correct diagnosis. We can refer your child for the proper treatment plan according to your child's needs. 

Call Johns Creek Pediatrics in Suwanee & Cumming, GA, at 770-814-1160 for your ADHD evaluations.