<p>It’s definitely a tricky situation. Being tested outside of school could lead to a bribe to have the doctor diagnose ADHD or could allow the child and parent to fake it. However, being tested by the school usually means the school will do everything in its power to prove the kid does not have ADHD, even if the kid actually does have it (or similar problems) quite severely. So it’s good for the general public if a faker is tested by the school, but if it’s the real deal, and you are positive your kid has it or a similar issue, definitely get tested by a professional outside of the school system.</p>