Parental Concerns About AD/HD and School
The following are some of the questions/concerns addressed in the program "AD/HD: Comprehensive Guide For Children":
- How do parents get their child assessed for AD/HD in the schools?
- Who is typically referred by teachers for an AD/HD evaluation?
- When is medication considered?
- Do teachers or parents more typically seek an evaluation for their child?
- Are OCD and Conduct Disorder often comorbid with of AD/HD?
- Are school personnel aware of what AD/HD is? Is there confusion?
- What is CHADD?
- What do you do if the parents disagree with the use of medication or other intervention strategies?
- Is there a magic pill or magic wand to cure AD/HD?
- Who typically prescribes medication for AD/HD?
- What is typical advice parents need at a planning meeting in the school?
- Is medication a first or last choice for AD/HD treatment?
- What if two parents disagree with each other about the use of medication?
- How important is it for the home and school to work together?
- What can be done if a child meets various characteristics for AD/HD but does not meet the definition?
- What if there is a different diagnosis from AD/HD that you feel the parents would not feel comfortable with?