6 Year Old just diagnosed | ADHD Information

I'd write down your questions prior to going. I know that I didn't do this the first time and when I got home I was so upset with myself.

Let the doctor talk and then ask your questions. I know when we went the doctor told us about a variety of options and then had us go home and reflect some and read up on some of the choices. This helped tremendously.

I'd ask the doctor if you should consider a look at diet etc.. Maybe whether they would recommend you work with a nutritionist etc. Our doctor was very thourough and had us look at the whole picture. Nurtirion, play therapy, med, etc. He believed in the whole picture not just med. Through our doctor's request we had our son tested with a glucose tolerance test. Thank goodness as we found out our son had reactive hypoglycemia. This can contribute to many ad/hd type of symptons.

Good luck. Remember to take a deep breath. You've got the hardest part out of the way. At least now you know there is help and that with time and changes to life style etc. your child will be able to live a great life. or at least be on a better track than what he has had to endure thus far. Take care.

My son was just diagnosed with ADHD 4 months ago my pediatrician sent me home and told me to investigate this and follow the Canada's food guide to a tea, change his diet his routine and learn as much as possible. I just went back last week and put my son who is only 4 on meds. Its a huge learning process and a big change and right now I can't learn to much every day is a new day and a new learning experience.

I just joined this site a couple of days ago and I have taken a few minutes out of my day each day to read a few posts on here I am learning a lot, its either something I can use or something I can suggest to my own pediatrician just a little insight for you
I wish you all the best its great to have people to talk to and learn from and you know that you are not the only parent out there that goes threw this .
Once again good luck to you.
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Hello all

My 6 year old was just diagnosed with ADHD and tomorrow we are meeting with the doctor to go over all her assesments and figure out where we go from here. I am relieved and sad... and most of all overwhelmed. I know there are a million things I need to ask at the meeting tommorrow and my mind is blank. Any insight is aprreciated I am lost.

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I'd write down your questions prior to going. I know that I didn't do this the first time and when I got home I was so upset with myself.

Please be sure to do this. You think you know all your questions, then once the doctor starts talking emotions kick in and...............you forget everything!

It's true that now you will have a path and some choices. At least you know what the situation is and you'll learn how to handle it. You're going to get all kinds of opinions and advice, I like this, but always remember listen to all of it, digest it, keep what advice applies to you and trash the rest. Advice is just that, opinions and other peoples thouhgts. It's helpful to make you say "oh yes, I didnt think about that", but dont be swayed by others. Do what works best for YOUR child not theirs. Everyone is different and you're going to grow together. You wont get it right the first time, but so what, no one does.......

My biggest piece of advice is alwyas try to keep a clear head and never stop advocating for your child. Dont make excuses for her or do things for her, but always be sure she is getting the right tools to help HER reach her potential

[/QUOTE] Thanks you all!!! I will definitley take all of your advice and am makinf a list this morning!