1. Come to the study in a state that would allow the study to be done. Or prepare your child for a study (more precisely, described in the procedure for conducting a study). Before the study, if possible, try to sleep well and not to take anything that stimulates your concentration: energy drink, coffee, etc.
2. Bring a school testimonial with you, or try to remind yourself where your difficulties with concentration/learning appears, whether they are temporary or constantly present. Try to describe your difficulties on the timeline, or if you are an adult, at what moments are most distracting from these difficulties.
3. As a result of the study of cognitive functions, it would be necessary to plan either a consultation (what to do next) or therapies in the future.
4. The study shows the signs of the disorder: it does not indicate the diagnosis, but the presence of certain signs of the disorder at the present moment in time. The diagnosis is made by a psychiatrist.
5. If the study did not confirm ATH or learning difficulties, you may consider a personality study to understand if and how personality patterns affect your functioning. And to give you recommendations on how to deal with it.
6. With the results of the examination, you can go to the doctor or to Rajaleidja. The doctor can help with establishing the diagnosis and prescribing/planning treatment, Rajaleidja will decide on the appropriate form of study.
7. During the study, various emotional reactions may occur in case of failure in the study, which may be part of the study process.
8. If something fails in the study or you do not understand – do not be shy about asking a specialist. If there are difficulties or you are very anxious or the like. During the study, let a specialist know about it.
