ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders - Topic Overview
The child who is being evaluated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be evaluated for other disorders associated with the condition, such as learning or behavior disorders. The child may be asked questions (verbal tests) or may be given written tests to evaluate his or her intellectual abilities.
The most common tests for intellectual abilities in children are:
WebMD’s ADHD Guide gives you the latest findings on how to self-manage ADHD symptoms. But if you want even more information, here are resources that can help you find it. There are a number of ADHD organizations on the Internet that can help you find out about topics such as learning disabilities, adult and adolescent ADHD, the latest clinical trials, and advocacy groups for people with ADHD. One of these is CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). CHADD is a leading...
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- Stanford-Binet.
- WISC-III or, preferably, WISC-IV.
- Kaufman Assessment and Battery for Children (K-ABC).
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