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<blockquote data-quote="Marcie Mac" data-source="post: 63242" data-attributes="member: 47"><p>Katherine, there is a test for ADHD and called a T.O.V.A. - I struggled big time with ADHD (and math) before it was a recognized diagnosis. A few years ago the psychiatric doctor had me take it, and it turned out the ADHD was confirmed, and it also confirmed I had learning disabilities, and also noted I may have petit mal seizures as well. The test is mainly for ADHD, but does pick up other possible nuro problems.</p><p></p><p>I think it was an hour long, and done on a computer in a quiet room where I had to hit a button everytime something appeared on the screen. It measured delay's in hitting, and anticipation in hitting, plus the screener was also keeping track of me, my movements and my behavior in doing the test. </p><p></p><p>For me it was just a confirmation of what I already knew, except for the learning disability part which left me in tears - all those years in school struggling with math - no one ever understood that I just didn't "get it" - it wasn't a case of me being stubborn and not wanting to do it - a pretty miserable experience for years. </p><p></p><p>If he is struggling at 7, at least get him tested to rule in or rule out. I can tell you from experience, it goes from bad to worse with self esteem issues, feelings that you are really stupid, and at some point, you don't even try anymore.</p><p></p><p>Marcie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marcie Mac, post: 63242, member: 47"] Katherine, there is a test for ADHD and called a T.O.V.A. - I struggled big time with ADHD (and math) before it was a recognized diagnosis. A few years ago the psychiatric doctor had me take it, and it turned out the ADHD was confirmed, and it also confirmed I had learning disabilities, and also noted I may have petit mal seizures as well. The test is mainly for ADHD, but does pick up other possible nuro problems. I think it was an hour long, and done on a computer in a quiet room where I had to hit a button everytime something appeared on the screen. It measured delay's in hitting, and anticipation in hitting, plus the screener was also keeping track of me, my movements and my behavior in doing the test. For me it was just a confirmation of what I already knew, except for the learning disability part which left me in tears - all those years in school struggling with math - no one ever understood that I just didn't "get it" - it wasn't a case of me being stubborn and not wanting to do it - a pretty miserable experience for years. If he is struggling at 7, at least get him tested to rule in or rule out. I can tell you from experience, it goes from bad to worse with self esteem issues, feelings that you are really stupid, and at some point, you don't even try anymore. Marcie [/QUOTE]
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