| ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) more | | | | encouraged and rewarded when well behaved. The |
| commonly known as ADD, (attention deficit disorder) is | | | | unruly behavior is usually discouraged and the |
| a disorder in children and young adults which deals with | | | | consequences are explained, thereby, dissuading the |
| hyperactivity, impulsive behavior and attention | | | | child. Sometimes psychotherapy is used in the form of |
| problems. Though there is no cure as such for ADHD | | | | Cognitive therapy. It helps the child change his/her |
| there are treatments which could prove to be good | | | | thought process along with building up their |
| solution in overcoming it. These solutions to ADHD are | | | | self-esteem, making them feel more optimistic and |
| a combination of medication along with therapy. The | | | | improve on their problem solving skills. When suffering |
| solutions help the child to improve social relations, work | | | | from ADHD children usually like to stay aloof and be |
| better in schools and minimize disruptive behaviors. | | | | with themselves. This is where Social Skill Training |
| In order to treat ADHD, there are different medications | | | | comes to play. Not only does this improve their social |
| which are usually prescribes by doctors. These | | | | skills but help them increase their friends circle. |
| medications act as stimulants but they do not cause a | | | | Many a times children with ADHD don't do well |
| sudden increase in hyperactivity or impulsivity. Two of | | | | academically and are often pulled up for behavioral |
| the most safest and effective stimulants are | | | | issues. Hence it is extremely essential for schools to |
| Methylphenidate which is found in Ritalin and Concerta | | | | make amendments in their educational program by |
| and Amphetamine which is found in Dexedrine and | | | | giving individual attention, thus making the educational |
| Adderall. These drugs help children become more | | | | environment more personal and able for them. Also |
| attentive and control their behavior. However, one | | | | there are training classes, support groups and |
| should make sure that they monitor their children when | | | | counselors for parents. These groups help the parent |
| on stimulants, in order to check whether it's working | | | | form strategies and find solutions in order to overcome |
| and that there are no side-effects. The side-effects if | | | | ADHD in their child. The involvement of parents and |
| any are mild in nature such as a decrease in appetite, | | | | teachers to overcome ADHD helps identify the |
| weight loss, stomachaches, sleep problems, | | | | emotional problems the patient goes through and will |
| headaches and jitteriness. Stimulants aren't the only | | | | provide more effective assistant in realizing the patient |
| medicinal solutions to ADHD but there are | | | | actual potential and skills. |
| non-stimulant drugs as well such as atomoxetine found | | | | Sometimes meditation is also used as a solution to |
| in Stattera and antidepressants. | | | | ADHD. Through meditation the patients exhaust their |
| The other solutions of ADHD are more on | | | | minds capacity to be flexible and help them connect to |
| psychological lines and involve counseling. Most of | | | | their inner thoughts. |
| these therapeutic measures involve active support | | | | However, for a long term solution to ADHD a |
| from the parents as well. One of the techniques to | | | | combination of therapy with medication is the ideal |
| improve ADHD is Behavioral Therapy. Here the child is | | | | alternative. |