# My child's school thinks my child may have ADHD. What should I do?

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For: Patients | Mental health care | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Many young children are energetic or distractible, so this does not mean your child has ADHD. Ask the teacher what they have observed and where, then see a doctor, who can refer you to a child psychiatrist, paediatrician or psychologist for a full assessment. Assessment looks at behaviour at home and school, development and other causes such as sleep or stress. Support can include parenting strategies, school adjustments and sometimes medicine.

Sources: NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/ - Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi: https://hospitals.aku.edu/kenya/others/department/paediatric-psychiatry-clinic - APHRC / Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital: https://www.mntrh.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-10/KNAHMS-brief.pdf

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