https://anotepad.com/notes/424cyh5r How to Evaluate the Symptoms of ADHD It is possible to have an evaluation by a doctor if your child is suffering from ADHD or in the event that you suspect your child might be suffering from. However, there are a few different things to keep in mind when assessing the symptoms of your child. You may also want in knowing more about ADHD treatment options and self-assessment methods. Self-assessment measures for ADHD Self-assessment tools are an easy and quick method of learning about your own self. These measures can be used to track your symptoms and monitor your progress in treatment. They can also help determine if you suffer from ADHD. Although rating scales don't offer as much information as complete diagnostic assessment, they can be useful in providing important information about your symptoms. You can use the results to help you make lifestyle changes or to track your symptoms as they progress. It's important to remember that these tools will only give you general guidance. The Wender Utah rating scale for instance, is an online tool that asks about behavior. The results can be converted into an assessment score for ADHD. Another tool that is useful is the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS). This instrument is part of the CADDRA-Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance eToolkit, is a tool employed by healthcare professionals to diagnose ADHD in adults. A self-report scale of 40 items is typically employed in research studies. However, it is not recommended for diagnosing patients as it requires a professional to interpret the score. Another useful tool is the Self-screening tool of the World Health Organization. This is a fast, free, and simple method to determine whether or not you be suffering from ADHD. The ADHD-LE, a screener created by the World Health Organization, is one of these examples. It's a quick 10-to-15 minutes questionnaire that has six questions. The questionnaire doesn't contain wrong or right answers. Instead, it