This is the First in a Series of Articles About ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment
sxc.hu | author: Kay Pat
It is back to school time across America, and for a small percentage of the population this time of year is always met with trepidation. If you have a child that hates the thought of going back to school, is easily distracted and often times unable to learn, then you are probably one of those families. It is hard to watch a child suffer, and as a parent you may feel anxious and completely unprepared for the problems that you know are about to resurface all over again. Your child is fidgety, easily distracted, and highly forgetful. The teachers will remind you that your child does not complete his homework, is impulsive, and sometimes downright annoying toward others. The school may even have approached you about diagnostic testing and you’ve heard the term ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) brought up. You are scared and confused, and you are searching for answers. What is going to happen if your child actually gets an ADHD diagnosis? …continue reading
