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Suggest Treatment For Dyslexia And ADHD In A Child
I have a seven-year-old daughter already diagnosed with ADHD and learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia. She is on an IEP at school and we are at a point where we are considering medications as behavioral I have a seven-year-old daughter already diagnosed with ADHD and learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia. She is on an IEP at school and we are at a point where we are considering medications as behavioral approaches have not done enough to help her in school. What type of physician beyond her regular pediatrician would you recommend we see for further outside the school of valuation, assessment, and potential medication management. Our physician gave us the name of three potential doctors all with different fields.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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I can understand your concern. She has been diagnosed with ADHD and have learning disabilities. She is already on behavioural management and IEP in school but there is no significant benefit. In such case you should consider consulting a psychiatrist preferably a child psychiatrist for her management. In ADHD medicines like Attenterol, Amphetamines or some times low dose antipsychotics as Risperidone etc can help to reduce her symptoms of abnormal behaviour and will help in focus. These medicines will reduce the symptoms of inattention and impulsivity which are main findings in ADHD. Visit a psychiatrist for details of the treatment.
Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
I can understand your concern. She has been diagnosed with ADHD and have learning disabilities. She is already on behavioural management and IEP in school but there is no significant benefit. In such case you should consider consulting a psychiatrist preferably a child psychiatrist for her management. In ADHD medicines like Attenterol, Amphetamines or some times low dose antipsychotics as Risperidone etc can help to reduce her symptoms of abnormal behaviour and will help in focus. These medicines will reduce the symptoms of inattention and impulsivity which are main findings in ADHD. Visit a psychiatrist for details of the treatment.
Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
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