Who Can Appropriately Diagnose Your Child?

The National Institute of Mental Heath has a section on ADHD in which they discuss who can diagnose what with regards to ADHD.

"Because children mature at different rates and are very different in personality, temperament, and energy levels, it's useful to get an expert's opinion of whether the [hyperactive] behavior is appropriate for the child's age."

This section of their web site goes on to give specific information regarding which medical professionals can diagnose, which can prescribe medication, and which can offer counseling or training.

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