If you are worried about ADHD, please come and meet with one of our providers to discuss. There is a lot of media attention and parental pressure. All of our physicians are very experienced with ADHD. Many caregivers do not want to talk to a doctor about it because they feel doctors will just medicate. Medication is just one tool in a HUGE toolbox! There are lots of things to discuss. We will only medicate the kids who really need it. If you do not meet the qualifications, we will not medicate you. We want to work with you to make sure we are all on the same page and do what is best for your child. Your child is a Cardinal Kid and you are part of our Cardinal Family.
- Screeners
- Vanderbilts must be filled out by parents and teacher
- Resources
- Your child may qualify for 504 plan to help with school!
- Understood.org for lots help for your child
- Experience what your child is going through!
- How we diagnose
- Co-conditions, other things to look out for
- Please make sure to look for Reading/Math ON LEVEL!
- Executive Functioning
- Additude - a great website for understanding ADHD
- Accommodations in the classroom setting
- Never take away recess
- Fidget Chair
- Handout for Teacher
- Extra time on Tests
- Expectations of Cardinal Pediatrics
- Medications are written for 1 to 3 months at a time, plan for frequent office visits and plan then ahead!
- Urine Screens are VERY common and ran routinely
- Contact your insurance, so you know which visits and medications are covered - we have no way of knowing
- Please review our full policy, including Caregiver expectations here: ADD/ADHD Contract
- Helping Articles that have been vetted by Our Pediatricians