Your parents should already know. The only way to truly know if you have a mental illness is to be diagnosed by a doctor, and if you are underage, your parents will be told. If you have diagnosed yourself, it isn't accurate and you could easily be wrong.
Because then you can be sure he really has ADHD. And you want to know what caused the child's ADHD, it could be bad diet, bad parents or something else.
You should just stand up to you're parents and tell them "I have adhd and I want you to know that I do'NT know if I do but I think so." or if you're parents are kind of hard on you just write a letter to them telling them you maybe might have adhd that's what I would do so ask me later for my second opinion. Email me on yahoo this is my email jadeeden@ymail.com okay so email me later! BYE:)!! P.S. Be carefull telling you're parents and break it to them slowly okay bye now gotta anser more question.
Office jobs and jobs in which do not interest you are not advised for somebody with adhd, and in applying for a job you will have to tell them you have ADHD, which may affect the outcome of whether or not you get the job.
If a person displays many symptoms of ADHD [see related questions] one could suggest a person has ADHD. In some cases, such as inattentive subtypes of ADHD a person would not display obvious external symptoms. Only a doctor can confirm a diagnosis of ADHD.
There are questionnaires that can determine if you have ADHD. However, you should see a licensed professional to decide this and see if you need intervention or medication.
Tell somebody you can trust and get an appointment to talk to a psychologist. It's not that big of a deal and not scary to tell someone. There's nothing to be ashamed of if you have ADHD, just means your brain works differently...
The fact is no. Most kids will not grow out of ADHD but, You can get help with it at a younger age it will help with the rest of there life.
Go to your regular doctor and tell him/her your symptoms and that you think you have adhd. It is cheaper than going to psychiatrists or specialists.
Explaining to your friends that you have ADHD can be difficult. Many people have different misconceptions about ADHD or even question the legitimacy the disorder; whether you want to tell your friend or not should be your choice. If you decide to tell your friend, make sure to explain what ADHD is and isn't. If your friend is understanding, they could very well help you with your symptoms and will be able to understand if you are unable to sit through movies, etc.
Practical tips for parents of kids with ADD/ADHD on working with the school, helping with homework, addressing classroom problems, and making learning fun.
Yes, ADHD has a strong genetic component, meaning that it can be passed down from parents to children. Research shows that individuals with a family history of ADHD are more likely to develop the disorder themselves. However, environmental factors can also play a role in the development of ADHD.
The diagnostic guidelines for ADHD varies in different countries and one could look up standards for a diagnosis, however only a doctor can officially diagnose and treat a person with ADHD. Possible risk factors for having ADHD include low birth rate/early birth, exposure to smoke or alcohol, and parents/siblings who have ADHD; a doctor would then make the final determination.