Treatment for ADHD Experts disagree on this question.
Disagreements revolve around the perceived overuse of, or reliance upon, medication as a treatment.
However, in the case of Ritalin we have 30 years of experience. The effects and side effects are well known and careful analysis with your physician is, as with all medical questions, appropriate. Teachers are not qualified to make this assessment but may be asked for observations by a physician who is. Teachers are in a good position to observe daily behavior and should be trusted to participate in this way. Some practitioners may prefer to use other non-medical therapies.