Understanding ADHD is a step towards acknowledging it. On this web page, and other web pages in this section, we've outlined some considerations. 

​Deciding whether you or a family member has ADHD requires careful assessment and determination by a specialist, usually a psychiatrist, or paediatrician.

Assessment is based on extensive data of developmental, learning, social and behavioural areas, drawn from a range of sources. Your input is critical for an accurate diagnosis. Tests which can be used include psychological tests such as the WISC_R and the Connors Rating Scale. 

Healthcare professionals use criteria guidelines from the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth edition (DSM-5), to help diagnose ADHD. ​You can click here to view the criteria in a shortened form for your information. 
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