Taking a break from the food reviews today. . . We had a developmental pediatric specialist appointment today with Kaeden. This was because his previous teacher thinks he has an underlying behavioral condition - translation “I can’t control him so maybe he has ADHD.” 🙄 . . Have you ever really talked to a child that took ADHD medication? I’ve spoken to several. A teenager that I spoke to, that used to take the medication, really stood out to me. She said that she never liked the medication because it made her feel flat - like she can’t feel. And she did not learn how to deal with her emotions properly. 😱😕 . . We’re #pharmacist and people taking medications is good for business but we believe #pillsarenotalwaystheanswer 🚫💊 When it comes to behavioral issues, cognitive behavioral therapy is still the initial treatment of choice. . . Please advocate for your kids and insist on seeing a specialist. It scares me to see some family doctors prescribing ADHD medications without trying CBT nor assesing the child for more than 10 minutes. . . As for Kaeden, he’s just a really busy 5 yo that’s a fast learner. He just needs a better school environment. One that will adjust to his learning style & capacity. 📓📚📈 . . Happy #almostFriday friends! . . #yycfamily #calgaryfamily #yyckids #calgarykids #yycmoms #calgarymoms #yycdads #calgarydads #albertamamas #yycpharmacy #yycpharmacist #calgarypharmacy #calgarypharmacist #kidsadvocate #medicationisnottheanswer #pillsarenotthesolution #properdiagnosis #seeaspecialist (at Calgary, Alberta)
