Because of heightened awareness over the last 30 years or
so, ADHD has become an epidemic, as our society has been parented by baby
boomers and beyond. Did you know that
10% of 10 year old boys in this country are medicated for symptoms related to
ADHD? Even teachers endorse the pill to
ameliorate a student’s behavior in the classroom to make their job more
manageable.
Let’s talk about talking instead of jumping to
medicating. Of course all parents want
their children to be happy and well adjusted.
Why not talk about the situation openly and have a mutual dialogue that
gets to the root of many behavioral problems…not just skirt around them with
drugs. Make sure that you get all of the
information that you can before you put your child on a regimen of Aderall,
Ritalin, or ANY behavior-modifying drug.
Sometimes an understanding of what goes on in a child’s inner world can
make a difference. Call the office of Penelope J. Hooks, M.D. Make an appointment with your child to see
her at her office located at 3311 Richmond Ave. Suite 330 in Houston by calling
(713) 521-9087. Let’s begin exploring
your family’s options today.
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