ADHD memes

"preliminary testing" and other kinds of screenings aren't super useful to patients. they mainly exist for doctors to use as supplemental evidence alongside their professional judgment to justify writing a referral for full testing.

I was screened twice in elementary school and once in college at teachers' requests, and my screening results indicated I was "unlikely" to have ADHD. But I was diagnosed at 29 years old because I finally listened to the psychiatrist and stopped insisting that I couldn't possibly have it because [insert list of misinformed wrong lines of reasoning].

it's worth looking for testing services that offer sliding scale fees. sometimes they have long wait times, sometimes not. i hope you guys find the care you need, good luck <3