Our physicians take steps to ensure the accurate diagnosis of ADD or ADHD in their patients, and, after establishing the diagnosis, our physicians carefully manage the care of those patients. Our physicians are experienced in caring for children with ADD or ADHD; however, in order to achieve truly comprehensive care, the parents, child, teachers and doctors involved should strive to work together in creating a plan that is specific to and appropriate for your child.
Symptoms
Does your child struggle to concentrate? Have difficulties completing tasks? Act impulsively? When these behaviors are present in more than one setting, such as in school and in the home, they could be symptoms of ADD or ADHD.
Initial Evaluation
If the above symptoms are present in your child’s behaviors, he or she could be suffering from ADD or ADHD. The process of diagnosing ADD or ADHD begins with you and your child’s teachers. Before scheduling your initial evaluation, we request that the following questionnaires be completed. Once these forms are completed and returned, a member of our staff will contact parents to schedule an appointment, as they will be the primary tool in diagnosing the disorder.
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Two teacher questionnaires are included. Provide the first copy to your child’s primary teacher. Provide the second copy to another academic teacher (P.E. teachers, music teachers, and other extra-curricular teachers should not be provided with these forms as children may be prone to hyperactivity in these classes). If your child is in elementary school and there is not a second teacher who would be appropriate, print only one teacher questionnaire and provide it to your child’s primary teacher. Please your teacher to fax the completed form to our office at 281-370-8765 or email to info@pedsofnwh.com. We are unable to accept a teacher Vanderbilt forms from a parent.
Initial Evaluation – Key Facts
- Download the ADD/ADHD Packet - Vanderbilt Assessment Scales
- Complete the parent portion and submit to our office by fax to (281) 370-8765 or email to info@pedsofnwh.com
- Provide teacher forms and instruct them to submit their forms by fax or email. (We are unable to accept teacher forms from the parent).
- Once all three forms are received, a member of our staff will contact parent to schedule an appointment with the provider.
Managing ADHD
After we have established an ADD or ADHD diagnosis, regular follow-up visits and medication management are important aspects of care.
Continued Care ("Med Evals")
- Three weeks after the initial evaluation and diagnosis of ADD/ADHD, a follow-up visit is required. This visit provides the opportunity to discuss your child's progress and address any immediate concerns prior to the first medication refill.
- After your child's first refill, we require quarterly evaluations (every 3 months), referred to by our staff as "Med Evals" (Medication Evaluations). These evaluations are the only way to detect any serious side effects caused by the drugs used to treat ADD/ADHD, and are therefore mandatory.
- "Med Evals" are scheduled during specified times. The earliest availability may be several days in the future, so please plan accordingly.
Continued Care - Key Facts
- A follow-up visit is required prior to your first refill
- We require quarterly "Med Evals" (No Exceptions!)
- Schedule your next "Med Eval" in advance
Medication and Refills
- ADD/ADHD medications are controlled substances regulated and monitored by federal and state guidelines. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy.
- Up to three (3) prescriptions may be sent at one time with future fill dates ("pre-dated" prescriptions), when appropriate.
- Refills are managed through your pharmacy. Please contact your pharmacy first to request available refills.
- Patients must be seen every three months for a Medication Evaluation ("Med Eval") appointment to have the next set of prescriptions sent to the pharmacy.
- If there are medication changes, concerns, or missed follow-ups, the physician may require additional follow-up visits before prescribing.