27 min listen
Should I get tested for ADHD?
ratings:
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)
S1E1 Evaluations for special education: What is an evaluation?: Is your child struggling in school? Are you wondering what supports might help? This episode explains the basics of how schools evaluate kids for special education. Host Dr. Andy Kahn is a psychologist. He talks with educator Julian Saavedra about looking for kids’ strengths as well as their weaknesses. Andy also trades tips with parenting expert Amanda Morin on what to say to your child along the way. Understood.org is a resource dedicated to shaping the world so the 70 million people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “Understood Explains” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2022 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved. Understood is not affiliated with any pharmaceutical company. by Understood Explains