I am 100% sure I have ADD, and I really want to be treated for it. I can not remember what people tell me to do, and sometimes when reading, I have to backtrack because my mind was elsewhere. I went to my pediatrician and she gave me 3 Vanderbilt forms. One for my mom and one for my teacher. My mom indicated that I am definitely ADD, and both of my teachers put that I was the perfect student. Do you think that my doctor will still treat me for ADD once I turn these forms in? I really try my best at school, but most of the time, I just can t focus, and my teachers can not see this. Do you think they will go more on my moms form, or the teachers form? Will I be treated for ADD? I am a 16 year old male in 11th grade if that makes any difference.
Hi, Thankyou for your question. Attention deficient disorder is actually diagnosed when a child gets constantly complaint from others for not focusing and not listening, it is also associated with low self esteem and dullness in studies. Since low concentration has to be differentiated from psychological disorder like ADD, as low concentration does not happen constantly and can be overcome by avoiding factors causing distraction. But ADD is psychological disorder which is noted down repeatedly by others like friends, teachers and those people who spend more time with you. You may discuss once with professional counselor too and discuss further. Chat Doctor.