How Do You Treat An ADHD Child With Medication?
Giving an ADHD child medication is often a difficult decision for parents. Medication is typically used to treat an ADHD child who is struggling in school and failing at peer relationships. Once you have decided to treat your ADHD child with medication, you may find that the first medication works, or you may go through a process of trial and error to find the right one and the right dosage. Begin using the medication on the weekend if you are concerned about the child experiencing side effects at school. This allows you to monitor the child and notice improvements in the child’s behavior. The majority of ADHD medications begin working the first day. Contact the child’s teacher after completing the first day of school on medication. Find out what the teacher observed, both positive and negative. Usually within a week, if not sooner, you will know if the medication and dosage is working. Report bothersome side effects or tics to your child’s doctor. Common side effects are insomnia, red
