Ok, it looks like I am "stalking" jensasweetie! LOL!

I think the intake/testing is different depending on the doctor's practice. For my 9 year old's diagnosis, my 6 year old's evaluation and my own diagnoses it involved evaluations filled out by teachers, parents or spouse. They then scored the evaluations and made the diagnosis from there.

I was last tested at age 10, I don't remember what the testing involved, just that I had to do it. Of course, they told my parents then I was NOT ADD.

Now, for me, the H in ADHD stood for HYPOactivity rather than hyper. I was using so much energy to function in my non-ADHD friendly world with such an ADHD mind, I was exhausted! I am on Adderall now and working with a life coach who specializes in ADHD to learn the skills I didn't learn growing up. I have to say, my world is quieter, clearer and calmer. (I have been treated for Clinical Depression and Anxiety Disorder since I was 16...)

So unfortunately, I do not have a good answer for you. Your best bet though is to be as honest as possible so the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis. Good Luck!