Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Does my child have ADHD? When a parent continually asks for the teacher's opinion on whether their child has ADHD or not, what is the appropriate response since we are not doctors? We can describe the behaviors we see in the classroom, but where do we draw the line? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I think you are right to tell the parent that you are not a doctor and cannot make a diagnosis. Keep parents informed on the behavior that you see and tell them that if they are concerned they can have their child seen by a doctor. I feel that too many children are mis-diagnosed with ADHD because children and their energy and interests are misunderstood.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I agree the likelihood of being mis-diagnosed are high so do not imply that their child has any disorder. Rated On: March 7, 2016 4:14 am Rated By: BesuVy