No, scans not necessary here for dx.
They interviewed and did a history.
Then they practiced medicine.
After awhile, I think they got it right.
After medications for years, I found a good survey that gives indications.
I'll go look for it.
https://healthmanager.webmd.com/webmd/advhq/ADHDAssessPlus2
Talk With Their Physician
Before making a decision with their physician on how to manage their ADHD be certain to consider the benefits and risks associated with any therapy. Do not start or stop any medical therapy without talking with their physician. Only they and their physician can decide which treatment is best. Print these statements you have indicated were important to them when considering treatment options to aid in this discussion.
This is how you described their home life They have difficulty unwinding and relaxing at home. They often feel restless or fidgety. They often misplace or have difficulty finding things. They have problems managing their finances. They feel that they are not as good as others. They have a history of legal problems. They have a tendency towards addictions (food, alcohol, drugs, work).
This is how you described their work life
They often avoid or delay starting tasks. They often make careless mistakes. They are easily distracted. They sometimes have trouble wrapping up the final details. They sometimes have difficulty keeping their attention on work. They often fidget or squirm when They have to sit for a long time. They sometimes leave their seat when it is not appropriate. Their school report cards had comments like "not performing up to potential". They feel you should have done better in school. They have changed jobs frequently. They feel that they should be further along with their career.This is how you described their relationships with family and friends
They often have problems remembering appointments. They often have difficulty concentrating on what people say to them. They sometimes interrupt others when they are busy. They often have difficulty waiting their turn. They often find themselves talking too much in social situations. They sometimes find themselves finishing others' sentences. They have experienced strained relationships with close family members. They have had difficulty keeping friends or relationships. They have had difficulty with intimacy in relationships.Their Personal ADHD Summary
ADHD Inattentions Symptoms: 8
ADHD Hyperactivity-Impulsivity Symptoms: 8
Childhood Onset of ADHD symptoms: Yes
Identified ADHD Impairment Areas: home, work and social life areas.
Overall, your responses indicate very severe behaviors that may be consistent with ADHD with possible significant impairment in your home, work and social life areas.
They is me.
I thought if I took it pretending I was doing it for me as someone else, I'd score better.
Guess what?
At least I'm getting better.
I scored 45 on this last time.
This time 42.
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im not dx with adhd YET but those of you who are did you have a scan before they said you have adhd? or did it come down to, if you wanted one yourself?, or if you could afford one?. a know that in usa you have insurace an all that, but im not sure how this dx happens. is it just verbil questions? or it a test paper? im no good with pen and paper, was you dx the 1st appointment or did it take ages?.
sorry for so many questions guys
thankyou for any comments you may make