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We have seen in Utah a stunning increase in prescriptions for stimulants issued by local pediatricians (via recommendations from school teachers/officials/special education advisors). We would estimate that 1/3 of these diagnoses are wrong (via the kids we see in the clinic). A misdiagnosis of ADHD mixed with a prescription of stimulants can have a devastating impact on a childs cognitive and emotional development. Please have your children screened by a mental health professional prior to following advice to have your child medicated. In the rare occasions that we recommend stimulants for a child, we insist that the medication regime also includes cognitive exercise to help areas of the developing brain improve focus and attention (Pre Frontal Lobe, etc). #Commoncore #adhd #learningdisability
Posted on: Mon, 19 May 2014 17:40:22 +0000

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