Q: “I Think My 5-Year-Old Has ADHD. The Doctor Disagrees.”

“Ask your pediatrician to administer norm-referenced rating scales (the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale being the most common) that compare your child's attention, behavior, impulsivity, and hyperactivity to that of other preschool-aged children. You and someone who knows your child in a separate setting, like at school or daycare, should fill out the rating scale.”