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>What Are The Treatment Options For ADHD > >There are two basic approaches for treatment and >management that target the symptoms of ADHD. One is >behavior management. The other is medication. The >combination of these two main types of treatment is >what is referred to as a "total treatment program". > >A total treatment program requires a coordinated >effort among many people, including the child, the >family, school personnel, physicians and other health >care professionals. A total treatment program includes >parent education and training in ADHD, behavior >management techniques, an appropriate school >environments, family counseling, and medication. The >postive results that can be achieved make the extra >effort all the more worthwhile. > >Behavior management techniques are useful for parents >and teachers, in home and school settings. Developing >consistency across school, home, and community >settings and among parents, teachers, and therapists >is crucial to the sucess of behavioral treatment but >can be a significant challenge to achieve. > >Behavior management, as part of a total treatment >program, is an important type of therapy for ADHD. >Some behavioral adjustments suggested by the American >Medical Association includes. > >* Asking your child's teacher to move your child to >the front of the room. > >* Establishing daily checklists > >* Focusing on success > >* Reinforcing your child's self esteem. > >Stimulants are the most frequently used medications >for managing ADHD symptoms. These medications are >effective in decreasing impulsivity and hyperactivity, >and increasing attention. Approximately 70 to 80 >percent of children and adults with ADHD respond >positively to medications. > >Many parents worry or feel guilty about medicating a >child, but it's important to know that these >medications have been used successfully and safely for >more than 25 years in treating ADHD patients. A >physician is best qualified to help you decide what's >right for your child and you.
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