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If ADHD is caused by their behaviors, physicians could only use the behavior therapy to change the problematic behaviors to treat ADHD. However, ADHD is the biological disorder, and it means that some patients have difficulty to control their symptoms by only changing their behaviors. On the other hand, the medication such as Ritalin directly affect the brain chemical or functions, and it is easier to control their symptoms than the behavior therapy. Also, while the behavior therapy may take longer to get the desired results, the medication is much shorter to improve their symptoms. Moreover, the stimulant medication has significant effects to ADHD patients. The CDC stated that the about 70-80% of children with ADHD improve and reduce their symptoms. In addition, the ADDTITUE mentioned that some side effects of Ritalin may disappear during the treatment as the patient’s body adjust to the medicines. Also, they mentioned that Ritalin does not affect children growth. If some children have issues relating to the growth, it may be influences of ADHD, and it is not because of the treatment. Of course, there are several people

One of the more popular medications children take for ADHD is ritalin. Ritalin is a type of stimulant. Children of at the age of six or older can begin taking this. It can be taken younger than six if the doctor diagnoses the

In fact, counseling is one recommended treatment of ADD/ADHD, and is recommended for children under the age of six as the first line of treatment by the American Academy of Pediatrics (Attention).Counseling helps children and adults learn useful tools and techniques to help them focus and pay attention. A therapist might help a child by teaching them how to decrease negative behavior, recognize when their symptoms are worse, and improve their social skills. Therapist do this by teaching the child to read facial expressions, how to share, and what responses work best against teasing (Johnson). Therapy also can give parents the skills and strategies to help their children manage their ADD/ADHD (Attention).

In order for a child to be diagnosed with ADHD a host of factors should be established first. The symptoms must be present by school age which is five to seven. A child must also present with a certain number of the symptoms to be diagnosed. The symptoms are frequently noticed by parents and teachers first. Doctors must evaluate the child and get information from other sources. The parents need to provide a history of behaviors, including the severity of the symptoms and when they started. If the child is in school the

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common conditions for children to have today. ADHD is a condition that millions of children are affected by and often lasts into adulthood. For the children who are between the ages of six and eleven, medication and behavior therapy is highly recommended. There are two main treatments for ADHD, one medical (methylphenidate), and one non-medical (parenting programs), and they are usually combined. For people diagnosed with ADHD, no matter what age they are, the consistent recommendation is a combination of medication and behavior therapy. Although both are recommended, some people cannot take medication, so they settle with the parental programming.

All children should be treated the same reguardless to if they are ADHD or not, their same growth and development should be the same as that of their peers. Taking for granted that the diagnosed individual has no learning disabilities, the child will have the academic and pros and cons as the peers that do not have this disorder. Children with ADHD may be athletically challenged and then others can be exceptional, it varies on the individual. “Children with ADHD are often noted to be emotionally delayed, with some individuals having a delay in maturity of up to 30% when compared with their peers. Thus, a 10-year-old student may behave like a 7-year-old; a 20-year-old young adult may respond more like a 14-year-old teenager” (.http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/guide/adhd-symptoms).There are support groups to help families with dealing with the disorder and understanding how they need to take time to take care of themselves also.A support group is a group of people that come together who help themselves by helping others that are going through the same things. This gives them a since of security by letting them know that they are not alone. These groups are held different ways, telephone, in person or internet. Sometimes it takes seeking professional help but it is

Ultimately, drugs used in ADHD have mainly been studied in children from the age of five, and the results can not be generalized to younger

Living or parenting a child with ADHD is not something easy however it is not impossible if treated. Medication and therapy can truly make a difference in a child’s life. Cognitive therapy, anger management and even family therapy can help the child and the family to understand this mental disorder better. ADHD by far is one of the most common childhood disorders in the United States. This behavior enables a child to concentrate and do well in different actives. Often people confuse ADD (attention-deficit disorder) with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactive disorder) both are very similar however; ADHD is a brain condition that affects a person’s ability to stay focus. In other words ADD is in fact one the three types of ADHD. There is also

The best assets for helping a child meet the challenges of ADHD are your positive attitude and common sense. When you are calm and focused, you are more likely to be able to connect with your child, and to help him or her to be calm and focused as well. Also, keeping things in perspective. The child’s behavior is a disorder, and most of the time it is not intentional. The biggest is believing in your child. Think about or make a written list of everything that is positive, valuable, and unique about your child. Trust that your child can learn, change, mature, and succeed. When you take care of yourself, you are better able to take care of your child. As your child’s role model and most important source of strength, it is critical that you live a healthy life. If you are overtired or have simply run out of patience, you risk losing sight of the structure and support you have so carefully set up for your child with ADD/ADHD. This first thing should be Taking care of is yourself. Eat right, exercise, and find ways to reduce stress. Also take breaks. Friends and family can be wonderful babysitters, take some time to yourself to relieve stress, and take a few hours to do so. If that means hiring a babysitter for the night or day, then do

Being a daycare provider I get an eye opening experience every day. Before I started this job I knew very little about the many disorders children can have, but I knew a little bit about ADHD because, I had a few classmates who were diagnosed with ADHD and had been taking medicine for years to help them focus better on what the teacher was saying and to help them focus on the task at hand. However, I quickly learned that ADHD is different for everyone. Especially, kids who are younger. We will talk about the first line of treatment for school-age children.

Many parents can notice rather quickly when their child potentially has a behavioral issue: constant disruptions at school, abrupt and inappropriate behavior at home, and a short attention span can indicate a behavioral issue. If you notice these in your child, it is highly recommended to talk to your primary healthcare provider about your concerns so that they can begin the process in which they diagnose a child with ADHD if it is present. The diagnosis process involves whoever is first concerned with a behavioral issue and another adult who is involved with the child constantly.(CDC, 2014) Your healthcare provider will then give a diagnosis when necessary and discuss treatment if needed with you. When a child of yours is diagnosed with ADHD

When your kids are little you tell them what to do and they learn by command and structure. This is a great way for children to learn.

This is a very difficult tasks for a child with ADHD to sitting still, listening quietly, concentrating for all day long in the school. Perhaps most frustrating of all is the child want to be able to learn and behave like others. As a parent, you can help the child cope with all the deficits and challenges in the school. Parent can provide the most effective support, equipping the child with learning strategies and communicating with the others. Parent can help the child learn to find his or her feet in the classroom and work effectively through the challenges of the school day. Parent are the child’s advocate. It is important for parent to listen about the teachers. The most effective way for the child to learn together with the normal children is the parent need to be willing to communicate and cooperate with the school and teachers. As a parent, try to keep in mind that the mutual purpose is finding out the best way to help the child succeed in

Other forms of treatment include therapy and education. There is no cure for ADHD but the medications such as Ritalin seem to keep the symptoms at bay as long as it is being taken. It is imperative that the patient be evaluated regularly by a doctor so that the medication can be adjusted accordingly. Children with ADHD can learn to deal with the symptoms of attention-deficit around puberty, the symptoms may not necessarily disappear, but a child can learn to function without being medicated. The same applies for Attention Deficient Disorder. It is treated in the same manner as ADHD. A child that has ADD has all the same symptoms of ADHD minus the hyperactivity. The criteria for ADHD in accordance with the DSM-V are very strict. Three subtypes have to be taken into consideration. “Persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and is more severe than is typically observed in individuals at comparable level of development.….with at least six of the symptoms associated with inattention and they have to have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:….along with at least six of the symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level: or games)….along with some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms must have been present before age 7

To influence good habits, there must be positive actions. The toddlers are “little sponges” that will soak up as much as possible. Therefore, older peers must consistently present appropriate behavior in the presence of