Lisa,
Get many opinions and be sure of the diagnosis before you drug your child. I believe prescribing drugs to a child may just be covering up the symptoms. I also believe that Ritalin is the LAZY way
out for our educational peers.
It was suggested for my son by a teacher in daycare. I took him for counceling, turns out he wasn't
in need of any medication. He was a typical hyperactive 3 year old with asthma and allergies.
BTW, he's calmed down quite a bit. Could be a stage.
And yes......Food can cause mood swings. Has your child been tested for allergies??