What will an ADHD diagnosis look like in the future?

<p>Were you ever officially diagnosed with ADHD? Are you thinking you might want to see a professional for an ADHD diagnosis?</p> <p>This week, we discuss what an ADHD diagnosis might look like in the coming years as well as what some professionals feel should be included in diagnosing people with ADHD.</p> <p>Back on the podcast again is Sarah Cheyette M.D., author of many books on ADHD including, ADHD & Me, ADHD and the Focused Mind, and Winning with ADHD. Dr. Cheyette recently published an article in Psychology Today with her Husband, Ben Cheyette about the future of ADHD diagnoses.</p> <p>Dave and Dr. Cheyette discuss what the criterion for a diagnosis is today as well as historically and whether she feels that has been an adequate method of arriving at a conclusion. They also briefly walk through what a professional may be looking for.</p> <p>They discuss why separating adults and children makes perfect sense in a diagnosis and why that is more important today with technology and innovation. They discuss why taking the working environment into consideration is important as well as a child’s environment with school and other recreation.</p> <p>They discuss why screen time and the number of hours spent on social media and other platforms can help a professional understand someone’s ADHD.</p> <p>Dr. Cheyette expresses what she would like to see in the future of diagnosing ADHD. Much of that is also included in her recent article.</p> <p>Find the article in Psychology Today here.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/1-2-3-adhd/202105/diagnosing-adhd-in-the-future-sweeping-away-old-concepts"> https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/1-2-3-adhd/202105/diagnosing-adhd-in-the-future-sweeping-away-old-concepts</a></p> <p>Connect with Doctor Sarah Cheyette here at her website. <a href= "https://sarahcheyette.com/">https://sarahcheyette.com/</a></p>