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[quote=Anonymous]A pediatrician should not evaluate for ADHD or medicate for that matter. OP, to assess for ADHD, you need to go to a psychologist, developmental pediatrician, or child psychologist. Assessments don't come cheap and usually medication isn't the first step. More than likely whomever you see will recommend behavioral therapy. (This might be a good idea whether he is or isn't ADHD.) ADHD will affect all aspects of his life. Being talkative can be a sign or it could just be the way he is. I would also suggest a parenting class for you regardless. It will help you manage your expectations and shape his behavior so you're not having constant conflict. (His badgering/whining may be a sign that he's looking for more attention, which with 3 kids can be very difficult. Does he have a friend that he can have over for a play date once in a while. If his younger brothers play more exclusively with each other, it can be a little lonely for him.)[/quote]
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