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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Every expert at the research university I consulted said that medication is not the way to go.  It tends to wear off in efficacy and has a number of risks.  They said to wait as long as possible or don’t medicate if possible.  I have chosen not to medicate my child, OP, and it is working well for us.  I have pursued outside therapies (reading specialist good with ADHD kids, parenting techniques).   It is a lot of work but my kid is doing much better.  I agree with keeping them active!![/quote]

That is not the standard guideline of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which recommends medication and therapy.  
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2011/10/14/peds.2011-2654.full.pdf

There are also risks to not medicating.  As with any medication, you must weigh benefits vs. risks.
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US practices are behind the best research according to my friend who is an expert in the field.  It is so much easier to medicate than to devote the time and money to therapy.  OP should at least start there and see if she can help her child without medication.

OP, we also considered carefully the learning environment.  Some schools are far more ADHD friendly than others.  It can make a world of difference to attend a school your child can thrive in.[/quote]

I don't disagree that the US is probably quicker to reach for the pills than some other countries, but that doesn't mean they are right and we are wrong.  Every parent has to decide for themselves.

OP needs a diagnosis first.[/quote]

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