Considering medication for your child is a serious decision. In this episode, we discuss the different factors and considerations involved.
1. Does your child/teen struggle with?
2. Do these symptoms impact their quality of life and ability to navigate daily activities?
3. What is the intensity and frequency of the symptoms impacting your child?
4. What systems are in place in your child's home and learning environment to help minimize these symptoms and struggles?
5. Journal as many details relating to the symptoms and the impact on daily activities. Specifically, document the frequency and intensity of symptoms and behaviors.
6. Consult with either?
7. Pursue diagnostic evaluation with a psychologist to seek the source of symptoms and behaviors.
Spending some time reflecting and examining the information from the above list can help you make a more informed decision. Sometimes the answer to improving your child's quality of life and learning is more related to implementing systems, building coping skills, and altering their environments. Medication is a tool that should be combined with other tools to increase success. Medication is not a tool that teaches skills. It alleviates barriers to learning.
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