ADHD: A Place to Start
~~Step One – Rule Out a Medical Problem~~
Something’s not right with your child – what do you do? First, take the child to the pediatrician for
a thorough check-up. And insist upon a thorough exam. That means blood work to check for
vitamin deficiencies, check for sugar diabetes, perhaps an MRI, etc. Talk to your doctor. If your
gut’s still telling you there’s a problem and the doctor is insinuating it’s a “parental problem,” move-
on --you’re wasting valuable time.
If your child needs medical care or prescriptions administered while at school, a School Health Team
may be needed.
Disclaimer: The information and direction to web sites contained herein is educational and not
intended to be legal or medical advice. The information is not a substitute for discussion between
patients and their doctors nor clients and their attorneys. References to all information and opinions
should not be considered an endorsement. You are hereby advised to fully investigate all options in
order to determine a course of action or treatment that may be most appropriate for a specific
situation and/or individual.
Copyright 2001- 2008 Alisha Leigh. Use of the material contained herein is unrestricted as long as it
is used for educational purposes and I am notified by e-mail of link usage. I would very much like
to know how this information is being used. Reciprocal linkage to your site is requested.
Updated 08-12-2008
Something’s not right with your child – what do you do? First, take the child to the pediatrician for
a thorough check-up. And insist upon a thorough exam. That means blood work to check for
vitamin deficiencies, check for sugar diabetes, perhaps an MRI, etc. Talk to your doctor. If your
gut’s still telling you there’s a problem and the doctor is insinuating it’s a “parental problem,” move-
on --you’re wasting valuable time.
If your child needs medical care or prescriptions administered while at school, a School Health Team
may be needed.
Disclaimer: The information and direction to web sites contained herein is educational and not
intended to be legal or medical advice. The information is not a substitute for discussion between
patients and their doctors nor clients and their attorneys. References to all information and opinions
should not be considered an endorsement. You are hereby advised to fully investigate all options in
order to determine a course of action or treatment that may be most appropriate for a specific
situation and/or individual.
Copyright 2001- 2008 Alisha Leigh. Use of the material contained herein is unrestricted as long as it
is used for educational purposes and I am notified by e-mail of link usage. I would very much like
to know how this information is being used. Reciprocal linkage to your site is requested.
Updated 08-12-2008
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