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Can I Let Child Take Medication For Concentration Problem When Having ADHD?
Should i let my son take a medication because he can not concentrate and he was diagnosed with ADHD when he was grade 1. now he is 15. He did very well in school for every year( A student)- because i support him.Also, he is a good boy he tries hard.One thing that worry me a lot that He shows a symptoms of stress- anxiety and he peels his fingers(all 10 fingers
) skin until bleed(since grade 5). He had seen the specialist but the doctor said that "he did well in school- no worry- and don't think about ADHD anymore. When he has a low mark then come back to see me"
) skin until bleed(since grade 5). He had seen the specialist but the doctor said that "he did well in school- no worry- and don't think about ADHD anymore. When he has a low mark then come back to see me"
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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i dont think he needs any medication for thses symptoms,but in turn he needs to be handled with emotional bonding,he needs counselling,motivitional support and at times behaviour therapy.
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