Dear Hendersonville Pediatrics families,

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured temporary space 2 locations in Hendersonville at The Free Clinics- 841 Case Street AND at Blue Ridge Health - 2579 Chimney Rock Road. Our Hendersonville doctors are now seeing patients at those addresses while both Brevard and Hendersonville physicians continue to see patients in Brevard - 157 Medical Park Drive.  

Our phone lines are open and our staff is available to assist you with appointments, medication refills or questions. When you call, we will discuss options for which location best serves you. We are also open Saturdays and Sundays for sick-child visits. We appreciate your patience and continue to be dedicated to the safety and well-being of our patients. 

Please call (828) 693-3296 or (828) 884-3440 for an appointment. 

Stay safe. Stay connected. -The Doctors at Hendersonville Pediatrics.

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Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADD or ADHD)

What is ADHD?

ADD or ADHD is a chronic disorder where there is an imbalance within the nervous system. This can interfere with a child’s development, functioning and relationships. It can occur in children or adults. It can be disruptive but is a manageable condition. There is nothing “ wrong” with your child. There is nothing that you did to cause ADHD in your child. Their brain just works differently. Individuals can struggle with the following:

note: not every child has hyperactivity

What ADHD is NOT.

It is not laziness, poor parenting or due to a high sugar diet. It is not contagious. There is no cure but many options for treatment.

First Steps?

The first step in evaluating a child is to discuss your concerns with your pediatrician. It is important to be sure that there are no hearing or vision problems. Also, your pediatrician will need to rule out anxiety which can look like ADD/ADHD. Is your child sleeping enough? Adequate sleep is crucial when helping children who are inattentive because an unrested child can exhibit multiple behavioral issues. Make sure that your child is getting daily physical activity and has a well-balanced diet. Your pediatrician will ask lots of questions and use a screening tool to document the challenges your child is having at home and at school. Your child may also be tested for a learning disability.

Treatment Options?

Not every child will need to be medicated for his/ her ADHD. Because it is a spectrum disorder with mild —>moderate —>severe symptoms, it will depend on your child, the family’s comfort level and the affect on his/ her functioning. All children should have a therapist to tackle behavioral issues and teach organizational skills. This can also help parents with coping skills and discipline at home. This is important for the optimal treatment of ADHD/ ADD and should be started early on once the diagnosis is made. School support is also crucial as ADD/ ADHD can affect academic performance (although not always very obvious) and relationships with peers. If medication is started, keep in mind that close follow up will be needed. Here are the various types of medications used to treat ADHD/ ADD.

Chart reading types of treatment for ADHD including stimulants non stimulants and alternative treatments

Pearls for Parents:

 chart reading things parents can do to help a child with ADD or ADHD including being positive being patient and asking questions