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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP! Has your child had a diagnosis? If not, that is where you start. You ask your Ped for a referral to get the diagnosis at a psychologist. Unless you yourself or another family member has diagnosed ADHD and a decent understanding of the condition, you need an actual diagnosis. Not a 10 question quiz from your pediatrician. 
How ADHD presents in women and girls is different and the right person can help you differentiate between ADHD, anxiety, depression, sensory issues, etc.

If you have a diagnosis, then you need meds. Shockingly the person who does the diagnosis often is different than the meds Dr. The diagnosing Dr should be able to refer you to one or more Drs who will work on meds.

You will likely pay out of pocket, $250-500 per visit, to talk through and adjust meds. A good Dr will explain different types and dosing regimens and help you choose a starting point. You will work with this Dr until you find something that works for your kid. Once you are in maintenance mode, you can likely switch to getting the Rx at the pediatrician to save money.

Stimulant meds work instantly (30-60 min) and leave the body in a day. Non-stimulant meds take weeks to build up - just like an antidepressant would. They are less time sensitive for when you take them, but also don’t work for everyone. If you are struggling right now, you probably will start on stimulants and maybe try non-stimulants later once you have more control day to day. [/quote]

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