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Should I get tested for ADHD?

Should I get tested for ADHD?

FromUnderstood Explains


Should I get tested for ADHD?

FromUnderstood Explains

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Are you wondering if your ADHD symptoms are too mild to get tested? Or if there’s enough of a benefit to getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? Host Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his own diagnosis story as he answers common questions about whether to get formally tested for ADHD as an adult. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood. Timestamps: [00:48] Should I get tested for ADHD?  [03:44] Can I diagnose myself with ADHD?  [05:17] What else do I need to know if I think I might have ADHD?  [08:41] Key takeaway, next episode, and credits  Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about Understood Explains and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts.Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company.
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

There’s a lot to learn about learning and thinking differences like dyslexia and ADHD. “Understood Explains” is a podcast that unpacks one important topic each season. Season 1 covers the ins and outs of the process school districts use to evaluate kids for special education services. Host Andy Kahn is a psychologist who spent nearly 20 years evaluating kids for schools. He explains each step of the evaluation process and gives tips on how to talk with your child along the way.