ADHD in children and adolescents is diagnosed after the age of six, however, parents are able to notice symptoms earlier. Very often, children who are referred for a diagnosis of ADHD have had sensory integration disorders, problems concentrating or increased anxiety in earlier years. In children about 6 years of age and in adolescents with attention deficits, severe hyperactivity and impulsivity, sometimes with sleep disorders, anxiety, it is worth making a full diagnosis for ADHD in order to facilitate the child's functioning. The symptoms are not always obvious, so it is worth going for a diagnosis of ADHD if you observe your child:
- hyperactivity
- impulsive behaviour
- transgressing social norms
- sleep disorders
- difficulties in dealing with emotions
- great anxiety
- high attention span
- many superficial interests.
Diagnosis stage I
The first stage of diagnosis is a meeting with the Psychologist, to which parents are invited alone. During such a meeting, a developmental history is taken and a history of ADHD is taken.
Cost of meeting with Psychologist: PLN 200
Diagnosis stage II
After the first meeting, parents are given psychological tests to complete. These should be brought to the centre at the next meeting.
Cost of psychological testing: PLN 200
Stage III of diagnosis
A meeting for your child with a Psychologist who is also a certified Moxo diagnostician. The meeting consists of talking to the patient and conducting the Moxo test, which is considered the gold standard for diagnosing ADHD disorders. It is encouraged that the examination be conducted in the morning or around midday.
Cost of meeting with Psychologist + Moxo test: PLN 500
Diagnosis stage IV
A meeting with the parents of the child or adolescent at which they receive a set of documents from the psychological diagnosis. During such a meeting, the Psychologist suggests the selection of an appropriate therapy and suggests how to deal with difficult moments.
Cost of meeting with Psychologist: PLN 200
Stage V diagnosis
A meeting for parents with their child with a psychiatrist who, on the basis of the documentation to date and discussion with the Psychologist, confirms or excludes a diagnosis of ADHD. The meeting consists of a conversation, diagnosis and therapeutic or sometimes pharmacological recommendations. Everything is done in one visit, so the diagnosis process is relatively short. When you see the doctor, the doctor may recommend additional tests such as ECGs, blood tests and with the results you have to come back for another appointment. Everything is determined during the appointment with the psychiatrist.
Cost of a diagnostic visit to a child and adolescent psychiatrist: PLN 500
Therapeutic support after the diagnosis process
The entire diagnostic process concludes with a diagnosis and recommendations for therapeutic support. The Kids Medic Centre provides comprehensive support for children and adolescents with ADHD:
- sensory integration
