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I thought a psychiatrist had to prescribe the medicine. Are there also pediatricians who prescribe ADHD meds?  [/quote]
Some regular pediatricians will do it, but we get ours through a developmental pediatrician.

OP, is your ped skeptical of the dx, or of using medication to address the symptoms, and if so, what is the reason.  I absolutely would seek a second opinion on this.  If medication is appropriate, but you wait too long, he won't have time to recover for college applications.  Maybe even more importantly, he'll develop poor self esteem and internalize the idea that he's stupid, that he can't succeed, stop trying because he thinks it's hopeless, etc.  If he has ADHD, he's probably used to now to being told (either outright or subtly) that he can't do certain things as well as his peers.  Research facts regarding the medication; don't let unfounded fears prevent you from helping your kid (if his dx and symptoms warrant medication, which is something none of us know).  Don't let him suffer and try to make him power through a medical condition when there is a way to help.  Also keep in mind that ADHD often travels with something else (my son also has dyslexia and dysgraphia) so it may be worth a full workup if you suspect other issues might be causing the problems.  Also, remember that a lot of advice (nutrition, exercise, executive functioning skills, limit screen type) is helpful regardless whether your kid is on medication and regardless if he has ADHD, so certainly try those things too.  Good luck.[/quote]

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