My son is on a wait list to be assessed for CAPD (through an audiologist at our local hospital). For us that particular diagnosis would answer SO many questions as well as qualify him for funding for an FM system (the teacher has a microphone and he wears earphones so he can hear her more clearly). Without the diagnosis I'd have to pay for this equipment myself. So while I agree that following recommendations for a diagnosis and skipping the test can sometimes work, other times a signature on a piece of paper from a diagnosing professional can sure help with $$$
