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Understanding the ADHD assessment report

After the assessment, you receive a report. It may contain technical terms, scores and acronyms that are hard to understand. Here is how to read it and what to take away from it. Understanding it well is essential to supporting your child day to day.

The main elements

The report presents the child’s history, the observations, the results of questionnaires and tests, the conclusion and the recommendations. Read it calmly, noting down your questions.

This point is explained step by step in Le bilan du TDAH : comment ça se passe.

The conclusion

It indicates whether ADHD is diagnosed, its presentation and, where applicable, its intensity. It also mentions associated disorders. It further specifies whether other examinations are recommended.

To go further, read our article TDA ou TDAH : la différence.

The scores

The scores from the questionnaires and tests are compared with those of children of the same age. A high score indicates difficulties that are more marked than average. The doctor interprets these scores in their context.

An isolated score does not make the diagnosis.

We detail this point in Le questionnaire de Conners.

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The neuropsychological assessment

If it has been carried out, it describes intellectual abilities, attention, working memory and executive functions, along with strengths and weaknesses. This information helps to adapt the support.

This topic is covered in our page Bilan neuropsychologique et TDAH.

The recommendations

This is often the most useful part. It proposes school adjustments, support and, sometimes, treatment. It serves as a basis for discussions with the school.

You will find more details in the article Les aménagements scolaires pour le TDAH.

Asking questions

Do not hesitate to ask for explanations about anything you do not understand. It is your right, and it is essential for supporting your child well. You can ask for an appointment to discuss it again.

Our article Après le diagnostic du TDAH : les étapes expands on this advice.

Using the report

The report is used to set up a PAP, to build an MDPH file, and to inform other professionals. Keep several copies. Only pass it on to the people concerned.

To find out more, see PAP et TDAH.

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Frequently asked questions

What the report contains ?

The child’s history, the results, the conclusion and the recommendations. The conclusion specifies the presentation.

Does a high score alone make the diagnosis? ?

No, the diagnosis rests on all the elements together. The recommendations are essential.

What the report is for ?

To set up a PAP, an MDPH file and to inform professionals. Ask your questions.

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