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They can, however, shine a picture on the kid's cognitive weaknesses and strengths.
Other source () from the same psychiatrist shows how neuropsych testing does not measure the same construct as ADHD.
A diagnosis of ADHD/ASD is based on the DSM-V-TR criteria, with some clinical judgment. The criteria may be confusing at times, though you may attempt to read it. If you have any questions about interpreting the criteria, you could ask us.
Note that for gifted people, their symptoms may present differently and in a more socially acceptable light. For example, 'Is often “on the go,” acting as if “driven by a motor”' (DSM-V-TR) for an average or below average kid may be as stereotyped. For a very gifted child, it may be "channeled" into productive activities, thus they may appear workaholics, very studious, etc.
Your son is clearly gifted. He might be compensating for his symptoms such that they appear significantly milder than they actually are. I wouldn't discount the possibility other symptoms may be hidden but he had learnt to compensate for it.
In your daughter's case it is less clear. Considering her gifts, I suggest digging deeper. Ask both of them for their self-reported symptoms. How is she with time management? How long can she study for? How much does she procrastinate? Try giving her significantly less structure, organisation - if she struggles a lot, perhaps you had been compensating for her symptoms.
