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Dr. Sarah Adams talks with Dr. Stan Block, a pediatrician with 43 years of clinical experience treating ADHD in rural Kentucky, for a deep dive into how ADHD is diagnosed and managed today. Dr. Block traces the evolution of ADHD treatment since the early 1980s, explains the difference between hyperactive and inattentive presentations, and breaks down why inattentive, "daydreamy" kids, who don't disrupt class, often go undiagnosed for years. The conversation covers how pediatricians use teacher and parent checklists (including the Vanderbilt and Conners scales) to diagnose ADHD, why symptoms must show up in more than one setting, and how conditions like oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder can overlap with ADHD. Dr. Block and Dr. Sarah also discuss medication management, common misconceptions parents have, and practical advice for making daily life more manageable for families navigating a new or existing diagnosis.
How to learn more about Dr. Stan Block: Dr. Block also recently published a 480-page memoir titled Pediatrics Around the Block, which details his life story, case enigmas, and research on vaccines.
More resources:
Systemic Barriers to the Care of Children and Adolescents with ADHD
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Looking for a place to educate yourself and your family on how to live your best lives? Welcome to Growing Up with Dr. Sarah, where we discuss general health and wellness, parenting, family matters, and real-life challenges that affect every single one of us. As both a pediatrician and a mom, I have unique insight on how to grow healthier, happier, and stronger as individuals, and as families.
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