the DSM. If the symptoms and behaviors fulfill the requirements of the DSM for ADHD, then the child or adult will be diagnosed with ADHD and continue with treatment.
Education is the next step in treating ADHD. If a child has just been diagnosed, then educating the parent about the disease and the treatments available is the first step. The more one can learn about the disease, the more successful the treatment. During the process of educating a parent on the symptoms of ADHD, he or she may discover that they seem to have many of the same symptoms as their child. This education may lead to diagnosis of their own disorder. However, if a parent has undiagnosed ADHD or other psychological problems, treatment of the child may be affected.
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