ADD Student

Medication for Attention Deficit Disorder is probably one of the scariest topics there is for parents. It’s a hard decision to make and one that parents really agonize over. Medication will be covered in depth in another topic, but for now, here are some guidelines about ADD medications:

• Medication has been proven to be the single most effective treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder.
• Finding the proper medication and the proper dosage level takes time, but is ultimately worth it.
• Medication, in the correct dosage, will not turn your child into a zombie.
• Side effects, like sleeplessness and loss of appetite, will go away in a few days.
• Put your child on the longest lasting dosage you can, usually 8-12 hours. This eliminates having to take medication in the middle of the school day, and helps keep your child’s privacy intact.