who does the diagnosis - it is very "in" these days to have ADD, what if it is something different - how to know?
2006-06-08 17:38:31 · 17 answers · asked by granny 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Contact your local school district.
If parents feel strongly that their child does, indeed, have a disability that requires special education, they may request a due process hearing, where they will have the opportunity to show why they feel their child should be evaluated.
See link below for assessing children for the presence of a disability.
2006-06-08 18:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very difficult to diagnose a learning disability before entering school. Developmental delays can be targeted, though. Start with your doctor, and public school system. Most school districts have early childhood special education programs, which include preschool, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and many other wonderful programs. Testing would need to be done to see if the child qualifies for services. If you're thinking more about things such as ADD or ADHD, these are medical diagnoses that are made by a doctor. Although, I think it's hard to get a valid diagnosis of ADHD for a toddler or preschool--aren't most of them hyper?!
2006-06-13 08:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the child in question? If school age, your local school district is REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW to test the child and provide reasonable accomodations if the child does have a disability. The schools will only test if there is a valid request for the testing, but they HAVE TO. If they don't test or if they don't provide services, you can SUE THEM AND WIN. If the child is only 3-5 yrs., try to get him/her into an early pre-kindergarten class. I don't think testing and services/accomodations are required that young, but they might be. So INSIST that the local school district act, whether the child is school age or not. If they can go ahead and diagnose the disability, they'll be willing to go ahead and provide services in hopes that the child will need fewer services and/or accomodations when the child starts kindergarten.
The school district's psychologist will the one that will do the testing and will write up the dianosis.
2006-06-11 15:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a learning disability the school district will test the child. If it is a behavior issue (ADD,ADHD) causing a problem learning in school the pediatrician can diagnose that or a psychologist. I agree ADD and ADHD is way over diagnosed makes me crazy.
2006-06-08 17:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Brimo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the child?
I the child is not in scholl then talk to the pediatrician. If your child is in school (K-12) then you also want to talk to the school about it.
If the child is under 5 years old, the professionals will be reluctant to diagnose anything like AD or Asperger's so keep pushing if you really feel that something is wrong. Good luck.
2006-06-09 00:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by AlongthePemi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local school district. If the child is in school or will be in school next year they are obligated to provide aid and assistance to the child and for that they will do all the diagnostics for you and them for free.
If the child is younger, contact the school district for advice as to what to look for and who they use.
If that does not work, a child psychiatrist or a child psychologist are the only ones who have the credentials to make a diagnosis.
2006-06-08 17:45:11 · answer #6 · answered by shoshidad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your child is under 3 yrs,and you live in the U.S. there is a program called birth to three.If your child is school aged,then you can ask the school for help.I agree that ADD is over-diagnosed,so make sure you get second opinions.Remember,you are your child's best advocate.
2006-06-08 19:20:17 · answer #7 · answered by yvonne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contact your childs school and request an IEP Test. Also contact your child's doctor and they will give you some questionnaire's for your child's teachers to fill out to check for ADD or ADHD. I know its very "in" these days to have ADD I thought the same thing and I let my daughter go until 6th grade until i finally gave in to the whole thing and now she is doing great in school. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-06-08 18:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by trailerparktrash48114 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st I would go to your pediatrician and see what they say...tell them your concerns. Then you can go to the nearest elementary school and they can give you contacts of getting you child tested. I don't know how most states do it, but both Wa and NC have birth to 3 programs and 3 and above programs and they can evaluate your child and see if the need and IEP (Individualized Education Program). If you do, the state pays to help out your child where they need it.
My daughter has an IEP for her speech delay. She is 3 soon to be 4, and I have been taking her to speech therapy every week since we moved here. When she goes to school, they will have it at her school and take her out of class to work with her.
2006-06-09 03:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by Christina K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a pediatritian and ask for a referal to a specialist. Don't be surprised if your doctor says there is nothing wrong, though. More than half the kids whose parents say have add, don't, the parents are just not using any dicipline
2006-06-08 17:42:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋