Is your child always bursting with energy? Is he constantly restless? Does he have problems with organization and planning? Never pays attention in class? If this is the case, then you most likely have been told that your child has ADHD, one of the most common developmental disorders. This may or may not be true.
Whether to medicate or not is the most difficult dilemma facing parents of ADHD children. Will medication be beneficial for your child or harmful? What about the long-term effects? Parents find themselves under significant pressure from schools, as ADHD kids are a challenge to manage in class.