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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 314192" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I sympathize with your concern as I have traveled that road a couple of times. Pediatricians are not in my humble opinion the place to seek assistance. Although I am sure there are some who are exceptionally knowledgeable...most only know what the pharmacutical reps tell them. He really needs to be evaluated by experts to see if that really is a problem. </p><p> </p><p>Unlike some on the Board I am pro medication IF you know that ADHD is the problem. Often, however, well meaning teachers and Pediatricians make identifications too fast. The key is quickly ascertaining what, if any, problem he has. In my experiences I have found that some parents are so afraid of medication that they delay intervention until after the child has already been unofficially "labeled" as a problem child....that is very difficult to overcome and can effect his perceptions of himself and the way he is received by peers.</p><p> </p><p>While you are actively seeking resolution you might benefit from reading on the CHADD site. They were pioneers in ADHD and the information available is extensive. Good luck. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 314192, member: 35"] I sympathize with your concern as I have traveled that road a couple of times. Pediatricians are not in my humble opinion the place to seek assistance. Although I am sure there are some who are exceptionally knowledgeable...most only know what the pharmacutical reps tell them. He really needs to be evaluated by experts to see if that really is a problem. Unlike some on the Board I am pro medication IF you know that ADHD is the problem. Often, however, well meaning teachers and Pediatricians make identifications too fast. The key is quickly ascertaining what, if any, problem he has. In my experiences I have found that some parents are so afraid of medication that they delay intervention until after the child has already been unofficially "labeled" as a problem child....that is very difficult to overcome and can effect his perceptions of himself and the way he is received by peers. While you are actively seeking resolution you might benefit from reading on the CHADD site. They were pioneers in ADHD and the information available is extensive. Good luck. DDD [/QUOTE]
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