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31 Dec 2010 @ 2:50 PM
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Trying to get diagnosed

Hi, I'm 24 and in the process of getting my 4 year old daughter tested for ADHD. While I was doing some research, I suddenly realized that it explains alot of my problems as well. My daughter is on a medical card but I'm not and we have a fixed income. Can anybody give me an idea of how to get myself tested/ diagnosed/ treated without breaking the bank? Or even a general idea of how much this is going to cost me? I appreciate any input.

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3 Jan 2011 @ 12:04 PM Reply # 1
ADDitudeWebEditor Join Date: Fri 22nd Jan 2010
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Cost of Diagnosing ADHD

Hi there,

Good luck in beginning the process of diagnosis. ADHD expert Dr. Patricia Quinn has answered this very question in ADHD Diagnosis Cost -- she explains:

The amount really depends on who is diagnosing you (family practitioner, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, etc.) and whether you have neuropsychological testing or not. The cost could run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Most public mental health clinics have staff that can diagnose but the waiting time for an appointments is usually several months.

You might also find these articles helpful:

ADHD diagnosing guidelines

Step-by-Step ADHD Diagnosis Guide

Next Steps after an Adult ADHD Diagnosis

Getting an Accurate ADHD Diagnosis

All the best,

Mary

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3 Jan 2011 @ 1:25 PM Reply # 2
katie_c Join Date: Fri 31st Dec 2010
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Thank you.

Thank you for the articles. Unfortunately, my comunity mental health center won't diagnose ADHD. If I can get diagnosed, they can treat me, but they don't test for it or diagnose me.

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