Find the Right ADHD Doctors

If there are any…?
Clearly none of the three of you have had to actually deal with ADHD before. You're like parrots. Bill Mehar calls it a myth, so it must be a myth, right? Try listening to an actual psychologist.

Thank you to the first answerer, assuming that's genuinely helpful.
Thanks for your answer Bandrea! I do already take magnesium complex supplements though. =)

Magnesium, it's been scientifically proven that persons with ADHD have little if no magnesium intake which hightens neurological in-balance.

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Neurologists, Physicians, Specialists in Behavior, any anyone else who has studied ADD/ADHD and its' effects/causes/cures. What is your scientific reasoning for your answer?

Both. All behavior is behavioral; that is, it serves a behavioral function. People do things because they are somehow reinforced for them. ADHD symptoms can be reduced by medication, therefore there is also a biological basis.

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I don’t have a severe case of ADHD, but it is definitely recognizable and noticeable. I am just about to start my Junior year in high school I would like to be prescribed to Ritalin/concert or other stimulant pills so I don’t screw up the most important year of my life because i fall asleep during a test, or I act unacceptably impulsive in class, or just not be able to concentrate studying.

I’ve gone to see a doctor with my mom but all he did was “oh check this out” and wrote “Concerta” on a piece of post-it paper. And let us off. (DOT, DOT, DOT). Okay thanks for wasting my money right? -And he’s my primary doctor. What can I do to be prescribed these pills? (I want to receive them legally for the right price). Do I need to go to another doctor? Should I give my doctor another call? What should I ask him? How long does this take? How much do the pills cost? My school starts in two weeks and I’ve barely started my Summer Assignments and I can’t concentrate hard enough to get them finished in time!

adhd/add is a mental illness,go to your local mental health center,impulsive,attention span,inattentiveness, fidgeting are the symptoms of adhd/add,when you go to the doctor/therapist/Psychiatric they use a chart where your mood is from 1/10, 10 be the best mood,if you give him a 6 or lower,you won't get a stimulant like ritalin/concerta has a side effect of headaches,they'll give you a depression med,or the new 1 vyvanse with no headache,give him a higher # and you'll get a stimulant .if your family is low-income,go to your local mental health center you might qualify for p.p.a( partnership prescription assistance) payed by your local drug taskforce that control control substance.and free therapist services if you've been in that county for some time all of your life.

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He was diagnosed 4 years ago and medication doesn't help but he still takes it. If his disability date was 4 years ago, does SSI pay from back then? How far back do they pay?

I'm on SSI. I couldn't get it before I was 18 due to the amount my parents earned, so if you make too much money you may have to wait until he's an adult.

Basically you go up to your local social security office and get an appointment. then you'll need to have his doctor fill out paper work, and you'll have plenty to fill out yourself. If you don't make too much income and he qualifies now, then they'll have him see a state shrink and he'll be evaluated.

You'll probably be denied the first time, but they appeal it for you. the second time if you are denied you will have to get a lawyer.

Bipolar disorder is definately considered a qualifing illness for ssi, that's what i'm on paper for.

If you can't get him on it right now, make sure you try again when he's 18. Meds and docs are expensive and the medical coverage he'll recieve will be a god send.

and make sure you have the doctor fill out the paper work. Mine didn't at first which is why I was denied the first time.

good luck

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ssi pays back to the date which you first applied, i think. but I may be wrong on that.

oh yeah, and the amount he would recieve depends on the amount of money you make. when he's an adult, as long as he doesn't work, he'll recieve the full amount, which right now is about 621 dollars or something. but in 9 years that might be a bit higher..

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I just moved to Arizona from out of state and I am trying to find a psyciatrist that deals with adult ADD/ADHD (in Maricopa County). I dont currently have health insurance so I will have to pay out of pocket. Does anyone know of any good Doctors?

Go to the site below. It has a ton of resources you can use. If you need a specific area search use the Google search bar on the home page. It is ADHD specific.

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12 Effective Ways To Help Your ADD or ADHD Child: Drug-Free Alternatives For Attention-Deficit Disorder, By Laura J. Stevens, M.S.A (268 pages). 12 Effective Ways To Help Your ADD or ADHD Child description: A parent’s guide to effective techniques for combating the difficulties faced in raising a child with ADD/ADHD. Affecting approximately five percent of the school-age population, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder in children. In her book, Laura Stevens offers a series of alternatives to the often-prescribed drugs, which have potential negative side effects. Helping a child with ADD/ADHD can be a frustrating process that requires an understanding of the various biochemical and nutritional factors involved. This comprehensive guide offers the information parents need to recognize these factors. Included also are dietary suggestions and tips for avoiding allergens. Steven’s 12 ground breaking recommendations are completely drug-free and backed by scientific studies. By improving diet, eliminating allergens and adding vitamin and mineral supplements, parents can effectively diminish symptoms of hyperactivity. About the Author: Laura J. Stevens, M.S., is the founder of Nutrition in Action, Inc., the developer of The ADD/ADHD Online Newsletter, and the coauthor of How to Feed Your Hyperactive Child.

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