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[quote=Anonymous]I recently took my DS to his pediatrician to start the process of evaluating for ADHD. I’m not 100% sure if ADHD is the correct direction, it’s just my guess. We were given the Vanderbilt form for his teacher and us to fill out. The pediatrician thinks that DS issues are 50/50 ADHD and anxiety. With that she says the she can prescribe adhd meds and write a note diagnosing DS with adhd to go on file with the school. She tells about the med options and that they could make anxiety worse so it would be trial and error. She also tells us that we can explore therapy but she can’t give us much advice on that and sends us on our way. I am left a little lost. I thought getting an ADHD diagnosis came after a full psych evaluation/testing? I am confused. Should we just go to a psychologist? I thought the pediatrician would give us more guidance. Anyone care to share your experience?[/quote]
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