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