Use this tool to track your child’s symptoms and treatment.
Your doctor will help you develop a treatment plan for your child. Keep in mind that you may have to try more than one treatment before you find what’s best for your child. Use this tracker to write down your child’s current treatment plan and also make note of how symptoms change. Then take it with you to your child’s next appointment to share with the doctor.
To use this ADHD treatment tracker, complete the highlighted fields and print it out for easy reference.
To make the most of this tracker:
- Keep track of all your child’s symptoms and behaviors and how they change.
- List all of your child’s ADHD medications, plus when and how to take them, to avoid missed doses.
- Keep the tracker up to date. Make changes whenever symptoms change.
- Be honest about your child’s symptoms. Remember, what you tell your doctor will help him or her know if your child’s treatment is working.
- Take note of any questions you may have.
- Share the tracker with your child’s doctor. Bring it to your next appointment or schedule a visit just to address your questions or changes in your child's symptoms.
What is ADHD?
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. In a child with ADHD, the parts of the brain that control activity and attention work differently. This is because there is an imbalance in the amounts of certain neurotransmitters—chemicals that send signals from one nerve cell to another. Without the right amount of neurotransmitters, areas of the brain that control activity and attention don’t work like they should. This can make school and home activities challenging.
The good news is that proper treatment can improve your child’s symptoms and reduce the impact ADHD can have in your child’s life. To be effective, ADHD treatment needs to be consistent and well-managed.
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