This almost feels like a trick question because it sounds like someone has already put a label on her problem behaviors or school issues. Don’t jump so fast to a diagnosis, and don’t let the person helping with the evaluation jump to a quick conclusion either. The evaluation of learning and behavior problems is fairly straightforward. It requires a professional, usually a pediatrician or mental health professional like a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Most families start at the school with their child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or other education specialist. They can help with screening tests for learning problems, observe your child in the classroom or help with behavior rating scales. This package of information is shared with you and your child’s pediatrician. The doctor may be comfortable continuing the evaluation or your family might be referred to a mental health specialist to complete the evaluation and work with you and your child on an ADHD treatment plan.