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Questions to ask your doctor
Questions can be adapted to refer to a parent asking for a child or an adult asking for him/herself.
- What type of ADHD does my child have?
- Could this be another condition rather than ADHD?
- Does my child need to be tested for other psychiatric conditions?
- Should my other children be tested for ADHD?
- What is the difference between the medications recommended for ADHD?
- Which medication is most appropriate for my child?
- What are the side effects of this medication? If they appear should I stop the medication immediately or first call you?
- What improvements should I expect to see in my child on this medication?
- Are there any common over-the-counter medications that should not be taken while my child is taking this ADHD medication?
- Would my child benefit from behavioral therapy? Cognitive-behavioral therapy? Psychotherapy?
- What is the likelihood that my child will outgrow ADHD?
- What is the progression of ADHD I should expect to see in my child as long as he/she is being treated?
- What is the prognosis for my child?
- How should I change my home environment to help my child? Should I and my family be receiving help (such as counseling) to deal with our ADHD child?
- Would I benefit from joining a support group of other parents with ADHD children?
- Will you be available for consultation with teachers if they have questions?
- Does insurance cover all of the treatment for ADHD? Are there any limits of coverage?
- Are there any complementary medicine treatments that are effective for ADHD?
- Should my child be seen by a mental health professional?
- What special services (educational and other) is my child eligible for due to their disability?
- Should I be requesting a school evaluation for my child to determine their level of functioning and what special services are needed?
