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Daughter: "I must have ADHD. Can you test me for it?" Questions
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<blockquote data-quote="aeroeng" data-source="post: 347451" data-attributes="member: 6557"><p>Yes it is possible to treat ADD and ADHD without drugs, but the techniques are not all ways as effective. My oldest son was diagnosed as ADHD, he used a very low level of concerta and it really helped him pay attention better. At the end of 5th grade he requested that he stop taking it as he just did not like it. My youngest son was diagnosed with ADD, but has never taken any drugs for it. His attention issues are not as pronoun and the school has developed a set of strategies for him. These include things like putting his desk in the back so he can move quietly without disturbing other students, help with organization, a special seat that allows him to wiggle. ect. Teacher techniques to draw his attention back. </p><p></p><p>I believe the older son would be getting better grades if he were to take the Concerta, but I let him make is own choice (This one is a easy child and generally behaves well). The younger ones ADD is just not that bad he seems to be doing well with school strategies only. But, if I had a child with more severe ADD I would be careful with the drugs but I would be willing to test them out and try. </p><p></p><p>When I asked the Dr. about the potential for abuse related to the drug he told me that the dosage the ADHD kids take are very small compared to the dosage that drug abusers required to get a high. He said they would need to take 20 or 30 of his pills to get high. He also pointed out that I would be the one with the control on the bottle of pills. So I think drug abuse from ADD/ADHD medication is not a real high risk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aeroeng, post: 347451, member: 6557"] Yes it is possible to treat ADD and ADHD without drugs, but the techniques are not all ways as effective. My oldest son was diagnosed as ADHD, he used a very low level of concerta and it really helped him pay attention better. At the end of 5th grade he requested that he stop taking it as he just did not like it. My youngest son was diagnosed with ADD, but has never taken any drugs for it. His attention issues are not as pronoun and the school has developed a set of strategies for him. These include things like putting his desk in the back so he can move quietly without disturbing other students, help with organization, a special seat that allows him to wiggle. ect. Teacher techniques to draw his attention back. I believe the older son would be getting better grades if he were to take the Concerta, but I let him make is own choice (This one is a easy child and generally behaves well). The younger ones ADD is just not that bad he seems to be doing well with school strategies only. But, if I had a child with more severe ADD I would be careful with the drugs but I would be willing to test them out and try. When I asked the Dr. about the potential for abuse related to the drug he told me that the dosage the ADHD kids take are very small compared to the dosage that drug abusers required to get a high. He said they would need to take 20 or 30 of his pills to get high. He also pointed out that I would be the one with the control on the bottle of pills. So I think drug abuse from ADD/ADHD medication is not a real high risk. [/QUOTE]
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