By vgreene, 13 February, 2015 Reconsider tx plan: change med/dose, add med approved for adjuvant tx, and/or change behavioral tx
By vgreene, 13 February, 2015 In areas where evidence-based behavioral tx unavailable, weigh risks of starting medication @ early age vs harms of delayed dx and tx [B/R]
By vgreene, 13 February, 2015 If behavioral tx fails/unavailable and mod-severe<sup>14</sup> functional disturbance continues, methylphenidate<sup>15,16, 17</sup> may be used [B/R]; weigh risks of starting med @ early age vs harms of delayed tx [B/R]
By vgreene, 13 February, 2015 Start @ low dose<sup>18</sup> and titrate q3-7days<sup>18</sup> to max effect/min side effects [B/S]
By vgreene, 13 February, 2015 Behavioral tx is 1st line: evidence-based, delivered by parent and/or teacher [A/S]