Parenting Behavior with Dr. Andy Kahn: Your Guide to Getting Through the Hard Times

ADHD medication for kids: Stimulants vs. non-stimulants


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Please note: Dr. Andy Kahn is a licensed psychologist and does not prescribe medication. This episode is for informational purposes only. For further questions about ADHD medications, please consult your medical provider. 

Are you considering medication for your child with ADHD but need more information?

In this episode of Parenting Behavior, host Dr. Andy Kahn gives an overview of ADHD medications for kids. He shares the ins and outs of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, what the research says, and important side effects to consider.

Tune in to learn more about ADHD medications and how to get medication management services for your child.

Related resources

  • All about ADHD medication
  • How ADHD medication works
  • Types of ADHD medications

Timestamps

(1:16) An important disclaimer

(2:12) Stimulant medications

(04:19) How stimulants work

(6:36) Non-stimulant medications

(08:11) Getting medication management services for your child

We’d love to hear from you. You can email us at [email protected].

For a transcript and more resources, visit the Parenting Behavior page on Understood.

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