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[quote=Anonymous]Do NOT use a pediatrician for meds. Please see a psychiatrist and preferably one who works with children and teens. It's not unusual to have side effects from ADHD meds and a psychiatrist will help you pick the drug that is best. He/she can also help you weigh the costs and benefits. My DD wasn't diagnosed with ADHD until 6th grade. I kicked myself for not recognizing it sooner. Her teachers never expressed concerns about her and she had no behavioral issues. She looked focused when she was actually feeling "spaced out." Her most obvious outward symptoms were a lack of organization and impulsivity. I just thought she wasn't exercising enough self-control. I feel guilty about that. Now that she has a 504 and medication she is doing so much better but I was surprised to learn that even with meds her ADHD remains significant based on her latest neuropsych testing. [/quote]
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