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In a message dated 2/2/03 3:48:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:

> No. She says that when they identify a kid and put him on that drug, if the
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> drug doesn't help. they change their diagnosis.
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I asked Jackson and he said to diagnose a child you use DSM IV criteria as
well as using Conner's Scales. Usually a detailed history and exam, some
laboratory, vision and hearing screens as well as evaluation by the school
psychologist looking for learning disorders. He said only about 50% of his
patients with the diagnosis are on Ritalin some are on other medications and
some are not on any medications.
Pam G.


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