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question Jasmine23s: I'm making an appointment for my son with the dr.  They want to test him for ADHD.  I thought 4 years old was a bit young, but I guess not.  I am terrified of putting him on meds, even though I know he needs them.  He is also going to be going to counseling.  Does anyone else have a kid with ADHD?  If so, did you medicate and has it helped much?  I don't want my son to be a zombie and I'm scared that's what will happen.
Re: question luvbai: I don't claim any first hand knowledge on this one, but I'll give you my opinion.  Take it for its 2 cents its worth!

I work with kids from 3 - 18 on a daily basis, so this is a big part of my opinion!  ADHD is over diagonised! ADHD is over used! ADHD in MOST cases is an excuse for teaches, parents, & doctors to use when children act up.  What is your child doing that you think he/she is ADHD at 4?  My goodness all children are hard at 4, my daughter will turn 4 in May.  I think if it were me & I even came close to thinking B(my daughter) had a behaviorial disorder & use every other avenue besides medication!  All children at 4 have NO attention span & if they weren't hyper from all the juice & charbohydrates we stuff down them somthing would be wrong!  Please Please reconsider medication & look at other options if possible.
Re: question INCT: Jamine,

I too don't have any first hand knowledge, but my girlfriend deals with this on a daily basis, (she is a teacher, Pre-k 4-5 yr olds) she too would agree with luvbai, that meds are over used and that schools force kids down the ADHD road.

INCT
Re: question luvbai: AMEN INCT!  Thanks for the backup! I could get on a soap box on this one!  
Re: question INCT: Luvbai,

 I hear it everynight when she comes home. About how another kid was sent for "testing" and now comes back with a prescription..