Concerned your child might have ADHD? Let Dr. Albert Holloway and the team at Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL perform an ADHD evaluation to provide a diagnosis and invaluable insight into your child’s needs.
3 Top Benefits of ADHD Evaluations
ADHD is a very common condition that impacts adults and children around the world – but many don’t know it. Sometimes, parents don’t see the signs in their kids, so they aren’t even aware a child should be tested. Other times, the idea of a child being diagnosed can be scary as their child might then be labeled.
No parent wants their child to suffer from any type of condition, but the truth is that knowledge really is power. An ADHD evaluation can provide both you and your child with many benefits. Dr. Holloway and the team at Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL share a few of these benefits below.
1. More Encouraging Family Life
Children who struggle in school or at home due to ADHD can find themselves in a less-than-calm home environment. Parents – unaware of the child living with ADHD – can’t understand why their children can’t focus, follow directions, sit still when necessary, and more. This can lead to a lot of frustration on both the parents’ and children’s sides.
However, when there is an awareness of the presence of ADHD, the entire atmosphere can change for the better. Parents tend to be more patient as they work with their children to manage their symptoms. Such a shift can relieve the tension in the home and allow the child to live with less worry of disappointing their parents or not measuring up to expectations.
2. Empowerment to Adapt
When children are aware that they have ADHD, they can learn more about their own challenges and strengths. This knowledge empowers them to find ways to work with those strengths and challenges – usually with the help of parents. It can help them perform better in school and in life, which can help them gain more confidence.
3. Aid Through Appropriate Treatment, Resources, and Support
ADHD testing can reveal the type of support and treatment your child needs. This may or may not include medication, behavioral therapy, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and more. It can provide children, parents, and teachers with vital information that can help children navigate their way through ADHD and all the struggles that come with it.
Don’t hesitate. Call Payne & Holloway Pediatrics in Montgomery, AL at (334) 244-7209 to schedule an ADHD evaluation with Dr. Holloway today.