Are your daughter’s energy or your spaciness just part of a quirky personality? Or are they an indication of ADHD? Ask her to take this ADHD test for teens, and share the results with your doctor for further evaluation.
Is your room very messy? Do you frequently lose or misplace personal items?Do you forget to do things your parents ask you to do?Are you easily distracted by sounds or objects, even when others don’t notice them?Do you feel anxious or worried a lot of the time? Do you often get moody and sad for no reason?Are you impatient? Do you get easily frustrated?Do you wish your parents
understood how hard high school is for you?Compared to your classmates, does it take you longer to get assignments done?Do you have trouble staying organized?Do you tend to put off assignments until the last minute?Do you eat to calm down?Do you fidget or doodle in class because you have trouble sitting still and paying attention?by Kathleen G. Nadeau, Ph.D. and Patricia Quinn, M.D.
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