The symptoms of ADHD need to be present in two or more settings such as at home and at school. Through a face-to-face assessment, a Pathways licensed counselor can help parents sift through behaviors and symptoms to determine if ADHD is present or if other behavioral or emotional problems appear more prevalent. If medication is warranted, your child or teen therapist will assist you in a referral for a medication evaluation from a psychiatrist or other medical doctor. It is not uncommon for other diagnoses such as, to accompany a diagnosis of ADHD.
