tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714904969097709257.post6750949927363627087..comments2023-05-28T00:33:16.375-07:00Comments on Bunches O' Boys: ADHD or Typical Boy Behavior?Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026632623397168840noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714904969097709257.post-84691008640897739392014-07-01T12:15:33.181-07:002014-07-01T12:15:33.181-07:00Very nicely and open-mindedly written!
I'm a r...Very nicely and open-mindedly written!<br />I'm a retired ADHD Specialist. Your question is very common and a very good one.<br />Here's the problem: The vast majority of parents who suspect their child might have ADHD end up going first to their pediatrician or primary care doctor. Some may go to a mental health professional. Primary care physicians are the least knowledgeable about ADHD diagnosis and treatment. Mental health professionals not specifically trained in ADHD diagnosis/treatment aren't much better.<br />What you describe going through in the process of getting your children evaluated is, unfortunately, fairly typical. ADHD is a very complex disorder with many variations and many look-alike disorders.<br />Just to support my point: A study by the American Academy of Pediatricians in 2013 found that 92% of physicians who were the first to see most potential ADHD patients did NOT follow accepted guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. Now, think about the potential consequences of that!<br />Find a reputable ADHD Specialist. AddBoyMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555567989914478662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3714904969097709257.post-20298210164457203932014-06-29T20:09:55.002-07:002014-06-29T20:09:55.002-07:00One of the things we learned in foster care traini...One of the things we learned in foster care training was that children who have a hard time focusing (for any reason, but I think we were learning about Fetal Alcohol Affect) can focus a LOT better when their hands are kept busy during the lessons. They suggested playdoh manipulation, squeezing stress balls, or other similar activities. Simply, Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854897981549718681noreply@blogger.com