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10 important questions to ask your doctor about ADHD

Going to the doctor can be intimidating. It’s always a good idea therefore to know what to ask beforehand and to take notes when with the doctor. Some of the questions below may be worth asking. Print out this page and take it with you to your next appointment.

What causes ADHD?
Can some other conditions be misdiagnosed as ADHD?
Given the diagnosis, can my child be treated effectively without medication? Are there alternative treatments?
If he/she has to take medication, what will it do?
How long will my child have to take medication, and will long-term use cause problems for him/her?
If I have other children, what is the likelihood that they will have ADHD too?
Do children outgrow ADHD?
How will this affect my child going into adolescence and adulthood?
Are the medications that children and adults take for ADHD the same, and do they work the same way?
What, if any, special adjustments do you recommend for school, home or the workplace?

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