My child has been diagnosed with ADHD. How do I make a decision about medication and what are the side effects?
- Written by Alison Poulton, Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney
ShutterstockIf your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be wondering: what now? And how do I know if medication is warranted?
The answer will depend on circumstances and will change over time. It’s quite OK to leave medication as a last resort — but it can be a very useful last...





