Can a neurolgoist assist in finding out if my fourteen year old son has ADD?

Answer 1

I agree with the first answer. ADD diagnosis is only a relatively new "disorder" The medical profession put a label on what we, years ago called hyperactivity. Some kids who have been diagnosed with ADD can be helped with medication. If the medication does not work, then your child doesnt have ADD. There are no neurological tests to prove or disprove ADD. Its just a name given to a list of behaviours your child will exhibit. Go to your doctor...but I wouldnt be happy just with his diagnosis...get him to refer you to a "specialist" in that area....a psychiatrist perhaps. Dont just accept one diagnosis, find out all you can from different professionals.

Answer 2

Why do you ask? Does he have an apt with a neurologist so you wanted to know if you should ask, or are you asking who you should see to get a possible diagnosis. In all likelyhood a neurologist will be able to give you an idea, but will refer you to a psychologist or family doctor who are the only ones who can make an official diagnosis. Chances are the 14 year old has underlying issues that need a therapist of some sort so its best to see a professional in that area anyways because usually adhd is seen much earlier. Hope that helps.

Answer 3

ADD is a psychiatric diagnosis, not a neurologic diagnosis. Unless his ADD is believed to be caused by an underlying neurological disorder, I can't imagine there is anything special a Neurologist can do.

Answer 4

When I thought my son had ADHD symptoms I first checked with his regular dr. His doctor gave me a questionaire and one for his teacher. Based on observations from Dr., and from the questionairres he determined that he has ADHD and is now taking Concerta. I'd check with his regular dr. first, if you havent already done so, before consulting a neurologist.