Richmond Ball

Getting a Diagnosis for ADHD The first step in addressing symptoms that interferes with your education, work or relationships is to receive a diagnosis of ADHD. Your primary care physician can refer you to an expert in mental health to conduct an ADHD assessment. Interview people who know you, for

Symptoms and Diagnosis of ADHD Adults are usually not diagnosed until they have serious issues at work, home or school. Health care providers follow the diagnostic criteria in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Text Revision (DSM-5). A complete evaluation will include ADHD