[header] How to treat an adhd child with medication [title] Make sure you have a correct and thorough diagnosis before you start treating with medication. [step] A diagnosis should be a lengthy process, if the doctor diagnosed the condition in one visit then seek a second opinion. [title] Take your child for a blood test. 
[step] Have his blood pressure tested there, too. It's important to make sure there are no other underlying problems before proceeding.