Childhood ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Even when you see the symptoms in your child, it can be hard to tell if your child really has ADHD, or perhaps is just an energetic kid.
“Every child with ADHD can present very differently, or have a very different severity of it,” says Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and pediatrician at Mount Sinai Hospital. “It’s important to work with the parents, the teachers, your psychiatrist, and healthcare provider, to really talk about the symptoms that your child is presenting.” Often more than one intervention is needed to fully treat your child with ADHD.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
References
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2017). Behavior therapy for children with ADHD.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). (n.d.). Parent training and education.
Krull, K.R., et al. (2023). Patient education: Treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (Beyond the Basics). UpToDate.
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