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My Family Doctor,Pediatrician,school teachers and her councellors have all said my daughter might have ADD, Now I’ve gone to the pediatrician and she’s given my daughter a prescription for Ritalin, My Exhusband now says he wants nothing to do with the drug and WILL not have her on any drug for this, for that matter doesnt want to see the possibility that she does infact have it. my question is, we just recently went to our family doctor (who originally referred me to the pediatrician) and says since there is no school threw the summer he doesnt see why she needs to be on, but now my ex has made an apt on Monday at your facility, and since this will be involving learning throughout the summer, shouldnt she start her medication so that it helps her with focusing and paying attention?

Hi Shannon, Thanks for your comments. I recommend speaking with either the centre director or the education director at your local Oxford Learning Centre. In order to be diagnosed with ADD there is quite an intense testing process. Some doctors can be too quick to hand out a prescription and not have any real confirmation of an issue. Seeing as the professionals that you have spoken with said that she “might” have ADD I would hold off putting her on medication until further testing can be completed. Concentration and focus is something that can be taught. I’m not sure how old your daughter is, but the younger a child is the easier it is to teach them new learning strategies. That being said, we have had great success teaching many children of all ages new learning skills. Before putting your daughter on Ritalin make sure that you do your research. This drug can have various unpleasant side affects. I have taught many students that have been diagnosed with ADD (many were misdiagnosed) some were on medication and others weren’t. The students that weren’t on medication controlled their ADD tendencies through diet and exercise. This is another option I would recommend looking into. I’m sure as a parent you are frustrated and are willing to do whatever it takes to help your daughter, however please make sure you receive second and third opinions before putting your daughter on Ritalin. It is a very addictive drug and can be very difficult to “wean” children off once they have been on it for some time. Please download the above pdf. and read through it and definitely talk to your local Oxford Learning on Monday. We are here to help and support you however we can!

Shannon- My daughter was diagnosed with ADD at the age of 15-very late. But in retrospect it is very obvious to us that she has had it all her life. We had her diagnosed by a psychologist,who then sends you to your pediatrician with an evaluation in your hand. In our case the psychologist also gave her other evaluations of her learning and we found out that she has learning disabilities in Math and English. Now we are prepared to move ahead with teaching her how to cope and we did try medication-concerta (it is a slow release ritalin that keeps her even all day) She functions better in school and socially with her friends. Our pediatrician recommended she comes off it in the summer unless she goes to summer school. Good luck!

PLEASE READ AGUIDE FOR CARING teachers and Parents THE impossible CHILD Doris J. Rapp,M.D., F.A.A.A.,F.A.A.P Introduction by Lendon Smith, M.D.

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hi sacha,hi megane it’s zaina =) megane do you drink cofee or tea?what do you take in it?