ADHD in kids: Pediatrician answers parents’ biggest questions | Experts Answer

Dr. Mark Bertin is a developmental pediatrician who’s seen hundreds, if not thousands, of kids with ADHD — and these are some of the questions parents ask him most. He talks through screen time, executive function struggles, tantrums versus meltdowns, ADHD medication, and school supports like IEPs and 504 plans. He also shares what an ADHD diagnosis can mean for your child’s future. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:17 Will my child need ADHD medication and is it safe? 01:28 What is a developmental pediatrician exactly? 02:08 Are my child’s challenges because of something I did? 02:29 Why is my child having tantrums or meltdowns? 03:10 How do I get my child to listen when I ask them to do something? 04:20 Should we get my child tested for ADHD or autism? 05:20 Is my child normal? 05:44 Is my kid just a late bloomer or is something wrong? 06:23 What is executive function? 07:16 Why doesn’t my child play with other kids? 08:01 My child just wants to be on-screen all the time. What should I do? 09:27 Does my child need an IEP or a 504 plan? 10:28 Does my child need therapy? 11:26 How do I support my child with ADHD at home? 12:24 What does an ADHD diagnosis mean for my child’s future? For more on this topic ADHD symptoms at different ages https://www.understood.org/en/articles/signs-of-adhd-at-different-ages ADHD: Ways to help your child at home https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-strategies-you-can-try-at-home All about ADHD medication https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-medication ADHD and screen time https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-screen-time Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #ADHD #ADHDTips #ADHDSupport #ADHDKids #ExpertsAnswer