Compassionate ADHD Consultations

During an ADHD consultation, our pediatricians take a thorough look at your child’s medical history, school performance, and behavioral patterns. We may use screening tools, teacher and parent questionnaires, and developmental assessments to get a complete picture.

The goal is to understand your child’s strengths and challenges so we can develop a personalized care plan that works in real life. Typical ADHD consultations may include:

• Detailed parent and child interviews
• Review of school and teacher reports
• Standardized ADHD screening questionnaires
• Discussion of possible treatment and next steps

Many children have occasional trouble focusing, but ADHD symptoms tend to appear in multiple settings and affect daily functioning. Signs that it may be time for an ADHD evaluation include frequent difficulty following instructions, problems sitting still, disorganization, and emotional frustration during schoolwork.

You might also notice unfinished tasks, trouble waiting their turn, or frequent daydreaming. If these behaviors are consistent both at home and in school, an evaluation can help determine whether ADHD or another factor is the cause. Early assessment gives your child the best chance at receiving effective treatment and school support.

Follow-up visits are an important part of ADHD management to make sure your child’s care plan continues to work. We typically schedule:

• An initial follow-up within the first month of starting treatment
• Ongoing check-ins every 3–6 months for progress updates
• Additional visits if there are changes in school performance, behavior, or medication

These visits help us fine-tune your child’s plan so they can continue to thrive at home, in school, and in social situations.

Our Birmingham pediatric ADHD services include a variety of treatment options tailored to each child’s needs. These may include behavioral therapy, school accommodations such as 504 plans or IEPs, and lifestyle changes like structured routines. Medication can also be considered if it’s appropriate for managing symptoms.

We focus on combining approaches that not only improve attention and behavior but also boost your child’s confidence and emotional well-being. Every plan is customized to make sure it works for your family’s unique circumstances.

Medication is not always necessary for children with ADHD, and many benefit from non-medication strategies such as behavioral therapy and structured routines. If we believe medication may help, we’ll walk you through how it works, possible side effects, and how it can be integrated into your child’s overall plan.

We always start with the lowest effective dose and adjust based on regular check-ins. Your input as a parent is central to the decision-making process, and we will never recommend medication without a thorough discussion. The focus is on finding the right balance of support so your child can thrive.