Not sure if it's a state thing or an insurance thing, but we were not.

Sep 1, 2015
8:33:17am

IndianaCoug

We contacted both our pediatrician and a psychologist office and were told by both that the pediatrician was the first step.

I'm learning some info with this conversation, btw. Thanks..

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IndianaCoug

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A couple of notes on ADHD

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 7:46am

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East1999

9/1/15 7:53am

The first step is your pediatrician, who will refer you to a psychologist.

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 7:55am

I should add, I don't think pediatricians are able to medicate without diagnosis

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 8:09am

That is not correct. And a pediatrician is a licensed professional.

Slim

9/1/15 8:15am

Looks like this is correct. Interesting response from our pediatrician.

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 8:34am

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East1999

9/1/15 8:25am

Not sure if it's a state thing or an insurance thing, but we were not.

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 8:33am

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East1999

9/1/15 8:41am

Apparently SouthernBlueBlood hates ADHD kids. Nice thumbs down buddy.

pink22

9/1/15 8:03am

Actually aren't there like 7-8 sub classifications of adhd

byu1

9/1/15 8:18am

I believe there are currently three.

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 8:28am

interesting article

Cougarclaw

9/1/15 8:39am

Some interesting tidbits that I saw in there:

IndianaCoug

9/1/15 8:52am

The rub from a teacher's POV

bluebloodedcoug

9/1/15 10:16am

I agree, that's a problem. The rub from my perspective is the teachers are

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