| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should cause | | | | ADHD include psycho-education about symptoms and |
| severe impairments in different areas of life and has to | | | | consequences of this disorder. Sometimes this is |
| be present since early childhood. | | | | already the most important part of therapy, because |
| Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a group of | | | | the client can now accept some common problems of |
| symptoms that affect concentration and a person's | | | | life and already uses appropriate ways to handle |
| ability to focus . Side effects may be troublesome | | | | these problems. |
| depending on the child, which is why the child must | | | | Treatment For Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: |
| have follow-up visits to your doctor. These may | | | | 1. Psychotherapy allows older children and adults with |
| include weight loss, appetite changes, insomnia and | | | | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to talk about |
| nervous tics. It can also cause mood swings, | | | | issues that bother them, explore negative behavioral |
| impulsiveness, and behavioral and social problems. | | | | patterns and learn ways to deal with their symptoms. |
| Children with these problems have difficulty completing | | | | 2. Family therapy can help parents and siblings deal |
| their school work and are often in trouble with parents | | | | with the stress of living with someone who has ADHD. |
| and teachers. Other treatments for attention deficit | | | | 3. Drugs known as psychostimulants are the most |
| hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include “tutoring and | | | | commonly prescribed medications for treating attention |
| special education, behavioral therapy and family-group | | | | deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults. |
| psychotherapy. | | | | 4. Another medication that works in a similar manner, |
| But many adults have developed functional or | | | | but is not a stimulant, is atomoxetine. |
| dysfunctional ways to cope with the everyday | | | | 5. Antidepressants also may be used - especially for |
| problems of this disorder. To consider different | | | | adults and for children who don't respond to stimulants |
| treatment options for adults with attention deficit | | | | or who are depressed or have other problems. |
| hyperactivity disorder needs an individual diagnostic | | | | 6. Sometimes a combination of therapy and medication |
| process evaluating the personal resources and deficits | | | | may be the most helpful treatment. |
| of the person. Treatment options for adults with | | | | |