The father on the other side of the telephone was extremely worried. “If my child takes medicine for ADHD, won’t that lead him towards abusing drugs when he’s a teenager?” he asked. “But what if we don’t go ahead with medication – will he try something that he could get addicted to because he wants…

Is it ADHD or Trauma Symptoms? Sometimes the symptoms of trauma can overlap with those of ADHD. Can you tell the difference? Heather C. Forkey, MD, was recently interviewed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to explain how children exposed to traumatic events sometimes display symptoms that overlap with ADHD. For some children, this…

“What can I expect when my child has an assessment for ADHD?” is something many parents wonder when it’s first suggested their child be evaluated for ADHD. Once an appointment is made with a pediatrician or a specialist in childhood ADHD, you can expect: A physical exam, including a family medical history Interviews with you…