My son, aged nine, was diagnosed with ADHD by a paediatrician last week. She offered ritalin-type medication. When I asked if there were any alternatives, she baldly said no. But the NHS website seems to suggest that there are various therapeutic options. Does anybody have any experience of this, or has anybody been in a similar situation/have any advice?
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