The Pediatric Specialists of Tulsa are a skilled crew headed up by Dr. Stacy O'Sullivan, Dr. Uyen Le, and Dr. Lauren Hayes. We’ve seen just about everything under the sun when it comes to pediatric care. For example, we can provide treatment in Tulsa, OK, for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to keep your children happy in school and with their friends. Here’s what you need to know about diagnosis and how we help.
Diagnosis That Can Help You
Dr. O'Sullivan, Dr Le, and Dr. Hayes can diagnose ADHD using multiple tests — there’s no single exam that can spot it alone. Instead, we’ll provide comprehensive assessments like:
- Physicals that rule out other possible causes, such as potential physical pain issues
- Questions that can help create a better basis for understanding your family’s routines
- Psychological tests and ratings that gauge their symptom severity
It’s important to rule out things like other mental health disorders (depression, anxiety), medical problems (developmental disorders, thyroid problems), and other issues (including medication) that may cause these symptoms. Once we know reasonably well what is happening with your child, we can provide the care that makes the most sense.
Therapies That Improve Attention
One potential treatment for children over the age of six is to provide stimulants that can help mitigate symptoms. Stimulants actually help the mind work better by balancing brain chemicals and neurotransmitters. That said, there are other non-stimulant medications that may help — antidepressants in particular — that work better for certain people. Treating this condition is a long-term thing, and as a result, we’ll carefully adjust therapy, as needed.
We also recommend therapies that focus on behavior. These include training for both parents and children that help to keep choices manageable, break down tasks into simple steps, and maintain healthy food and sleep habits.
We're Ready to Help You
Pediatric Specialists of Tulsa, Dr. O'Sullivan, Dr Le, and Dr. Hayes, can help your children get care for ADHD in Tulsa, OK. With years of experience and physicians who truly care, we’ll do whatever is necessary to help your family. Call us at (918) 523-5437.
