Diagnosing ADHD in Young Kids
Over the past month or so I worked with a few elementary school kids who exhibited symptoms of ADHD. Two of these kids, in particular, were only six years old. While they have completely different profiles, both were referred for evaluation due to concerns with their attention, activity level, and academic progress. Their parents and teachers were concerned they had ADHD. When I work with kids this young, I am always reminded of an important question: What is an appropriate age to diagnose ADHD? Before considering the answer, let’s examine what ADHD is. ADHD Defined According to the Diagnostic and [...]