
435- Emotion Regulation Difficulties in Youth: ADHD Irritability vs. DMDD vs. Bipolar Disorder
ADHD Experts Podcast
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ADHD - Is There a Parent's Choice?
If a child has really no reaction to a stimulant should the parent assume that ADHD is not the root and look for alternative diagnoses? I think you almost have to from a predictive standpoint say like let's look for other sources of the problem um so I you know so but first of all you know a child if they were started on the methylphenidate product don't respond should be tried on an amphetamine product because some kids respond differentially yeah. They should have legitimate trials of non stimulants like alpha agonist and adomatopine, he says.
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