MTHFR Gene Variants and ADHD: Separating Science From Supplement Sales
What the MTHFR gene actually does, what research shows about MTHFR and ADHD, who profits from the supplement pitch, and what to ask your child's doctor instead.
Pills Don't Teach Skills medication worksheet
Medication can open the door, but your kid still has to learn the skills. This free worksheet covers starting ADHD medication for your child: which changes to expect and when, which side effects level out and which are red flags, why sensory issues can show up, and what to track for the doctor.
How to use it
- Read it before the first dose, so the first few weeks don’t catch you off guard.
- Use the “What to do right now” page to track timing, how your kid responds, and side effects. Give a change a week or two unless something gets worse.
- Bring it to the prescriber appointment, and never adjust or stop a dose on your own.
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