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#115: Who Can Diagnose ADHD? Things To Consider When Choosing the Best Professional

May 29, 2023

Choosing the right professional for an ADHD evaluation, empowers your child to shine!

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SUMMARY

Maybe it’s an email from the teacher, or you notice your child is struggling to follow directions during little league practice. Homework and routines are often a battle, and you know in your gut that something is going on. You decide to schedule an evaluation for ADHD… but you quickly realize how overwhelming it can be. One google search will tell you that there are SO many options. Don’t stress! On today’s episode, we explain who can diagnose ADHD and things to consider when choosing the best professional. Wherever you are on your journey, we are here to help you navigate the diagnostic process!

 

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We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are Child Psychologists, and Katie is a speech-language pathologist. Most importantly, we are busy moms, just like you.

After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD.  Today, we’re here to unpack who can diagnose ADHD and what the best right next step could be for your family.

 

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