2nd half of eval today- help with meds
Good morning! I go today for the second half of my 4yo boys evaluation this afternoon. At the first half the doc said she definitely sees adhd combined type. (That diagnosis is already on his paperwork on the app.) the problem is that she says she doesn’t believe in medicating children. 😅 I’ve seen it first hand with my older son (6.5yo). The difference in him has been night and day on guanfacine. This new doc says gut health is the way to go and I need to completely change his diet and work on gut health. I have made some changes- less sugar, try to avoid dyes, etc. but the problem is, he goes to daycare. I feel like for there to be any true change I would have to pull him from daycare and monitor every single thing that goes into his mouth. She recommended fermented veggies every day. He’s 4- no chance he will eat those whatsoever. 😅 I guess what I’m asking is what I need to be prepared to say or have with me to get her to try guanfacine with him. He’s been getting sent home from daycare more and more for his behavior and I’m at a loss as to what else to try. We are already in OT weekly.