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[quote=Anonymous]OP - every choice has pros and cons.  Every DC is different - our dC is dyslexic and ADHD w/ strong family history of bipolar.  I have not started DC on meds because we were able to manage in other ways (intense special instruction in reading, couple of yrs of SN school which was great for self-esteem and self-advocacy, lots of parental oversight, etc.).  We also had concerns about possible side effects - growth stunting and possible trigger for bipolar from stimulant meds.  It is working for us, but it is a decision that I constantly re-evaluate.

I say this because there is no magic bullet.  Every choice has pros and cons.  Sometimes there are alternatives to meds, sometimes not.  Anecdotes from other parents can be informative but not determinative because every ADHD kid is different.  The choice you make now may be something that you change later.

ADHD, generally, is a chronic, lifelong problem to manage in a variety of ways (meds, social supports, habit formation, therapist, etc.) all of which change because life isn't static.[/quote]

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