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How do I know if my child has ADHD or Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
ADHD centres on attention, impulse control and activity level, while Oppositional Defiant Disorder centres on a lasting pattern of anger, defiance and arguing — and the two can overlap. You cannot tell which it is from a checklist; the picture comes from observing patterns across settings over months and a clinician's assessment. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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ADHD and ODD are different: ADHD is an involuntary difference in attention, impulse control and activity, while ODD is a persistent pattern of anger, arguing and defiance. They often co-occur, and untreated ADHD frustration can fuel oppositional behaviour. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
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