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Need help docs! my 9yo has add and is painfully forgetful?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Has he been : Seen by a developmental specialist, psychologist or psychiatrist. There are medicines and non-pharmacological approaches to treating add and adhd.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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