SHINING WITH ADHD 

EPISODE #115: Who Can Diagnose ADHD? Things To Consider When Choosing the Best Professional

The Childhood Collective

5/31/2023

SUMMARY

Maybe it’s an email from the teacher, or you notice your child is struggling to follow directions during Little League practice. Homework and routines are often a battle, and you know in your gut that something is going on. You decide to schedule an evaluation for ADHD... but you quickly realize how overwhelming it can be. One Google search will tell you that there are SO many options. Don’t stress! In today's episode, we explain who can diagnose ADHD and things to consider when choosing the best professional. Wherever you are on your journey, we are here to help you navigate the diagnostic process! 

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are Child Psychologists, and Katie is a speech-language pathologist. Most importantly, we are busy moms, just like you. After working with families over a combined total of 40 years, we saw a need to provide ongoing support and education to parents raising children with ADHD. 

LINKS+RESOURCES

Free Parenting Guide - 6 Keys

Diagnosing ADHD Blog Post

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Hungryroot

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Hungryroot

Time Timer

We can’t have your attention and not mention Time Timer. This amazing tool helps with activity transitions, independence, and building executive function skills. Head to and use the code TCC to get a site-wide discount.

Time Timer

Creating Calm Course

Creating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!

Creating Calm Course