One of the things that Dr. Shifrin does is offer ADD testing for Caldwell, NJ children. This evaluation process can help identify the strengths and weaknesses of a child so that they can learn in the way that works best for them in as many settings as possible. This can help reduce a lifetime of anxiety, failures, and set backs – and it can help maintain crucial relationships in the home as well. But how do you know if your child is just a handful, or if they need ADD testing? Here are some questions to ask yourself:
- Is your child behind in development by at least two years? Are their speech patterns, cognitive abilities, motor skills, or anything of that sort delayed?
- Does your child get in trouble frequently for not finishing the things they start, especially at school?
- Does your child have very large, messy handwriting? Does their fine motor coordination seem more clumsy than it should be?
- Is their work consistently below what you know they could accomplish if they “just put their mind to it”?
- Is your child’s room extremely chaotic and disorganized?
- Does your child often get upset very quickly and easily?
- Can your child be classified as “hard to please” at times?
- Does your child often engage in risky behaviors, such as jumping from high places, without seeming to think about the consequences?
- Is your child frequently ill with stomach pain, colds, infections, or headaches?
- Do they have very dark circles under their eyes?
- Is your child often getting into accidents, always covered in scrapes and bruises?
- Does your child have allergies, asthma, or eczema that doesn’t respond to treatment?
- Do you frequently feel like you’ve tried “absolutely everything” and nothing is working?
These questions are all indicative of a child that may be struggling with ADD. The classic signs of ADD, such as being unfocused, daydreaming often, being fidgety, or jumping from topic to topic in a conversation, are also signs that a child may need to ADD testing.
Learn More from Dr. Shifrin
If you answered yes to a large majority of these questions, contact Dr. Joshua Shifrin for information on ADD testing in Caldwell, NJ. These tests can help you find new ways to teach and interact with your child, and help them find ways to succeed. You can schedule an appointment by calling his office at 123-966-0309. You can pay a visit to Facebook page for more information.
