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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Well, in our case, I am the one that has done all of the research and my husband has done zero. His area was not related to ADHD (not even close), and honestly, I think he uses this argument as an excuse, just because he feels our son is too young. I have not necessarily been looking at research by doctors or even talking to doctors or physicians about medication. In fact, at our last visit, his dev. pediatrician didn't even mention medication. The NIH stated in their report that he would likely benefit from medication but did not push it at all. They recommended some other accommodations, all of which we have tried or are trying. And yes, my research has included all types of studies and my reading has included all types of books, including ones like The Myth of the ADD Child, which makes some good points (but also confesses that medication is the right choice in certain situations). Regarding the long-term risks, well, any drug comes with risks, and i think you have to look at your circumstance and decide which is the greater risk. I personally would rather accept any potential small risk over my child failing out of school, having no friends, and possibly becoming depressed or worse. We are consulting his psychologist and OT, so we are getting input from others who know him.
I would like to know what the anti-medicine crowd thinks is the answer when you have a moderate to extreme ADHD case and you've exhausted all other options. We have done therapy, OT, lots of physical activity, elimination diets, behavior plans, sensory tools. Are you suggesting you just let your otherwise bright, likable child flounder and not reach their potential? [/quote]

Your child is 5 or 6. How can you possibly have tried "everything" in that short amount of time? How can you be so certain that your child is going to "fail out of school" etc. when your child has only been in K for 3 months? If the problem is just school, perhaps you need to try a different school. If you have trouble at home, perhaps you need more work with a psychologist or social worker. There aren't going to be any quick fixes. [/quote]

The ADHD diagnosis (through NIH) came about a year ago, but we suspected for a while before that because he had issues in preschool starting at age 2. So we had implemented dietary and behavioral approaches at home (and at school) well before K. He is currently in therapy and OT, as well as a swim clinic. We are currently working with the school and will see if they have any recommendations for accommodations, but he is already suffering academically and socially. I am not saying we are going to run out tomorrow and get some Ritalin for him, we are just beginning to explore it as a possible next step if we continue to not see results with our other approaches. But I know my husband and I need to get on the same page. [/quote]

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