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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In A Child

My 14 year old son has ADD - quiet introvert and has been failing school. He was diagnosed three weeks ago. His doc put him on 10mg Adderall XR. It is not working well. I have been studying with him and we he is still so distar yed and exhausted instntly. Is this the best drug for him?
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex mental health disorder that can affect a child's success in school and with interpersonal relationships. You need to understand the ADHD concept, symptoms and treatment methodologies in order to provide best help to your child. More than medicine, parental and teacher care are essential. Adderall will do fine.

If your child is hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive, it may take a lot of energy to get him or her to listen, finish a task, or sit still. The constant monitoring can be frustrating and exhausting. Sometimes you may feel like your child is running the show. But there are steps you can take to regain control of the situation, while simultaneously helping your child make the most of his or her abilities.

While attention deficit disorder is not caused by bad parenting, there are effective parenting strategies that can go a long way to correct problem behaviors.

Children with ADD/ADHD need structure, consistency, clear communication, and rewards and consequences for their behavior. They also need lots of love, support, and encouragement.

There are many things parents can do to reduce the signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD without sacrificing the natural energy, playfulness, and sense of wonder unique in every child.I suggest you read articles about ADHD and discuss with the child psychiatrist for management and care.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In A Child

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex mental health disorder that can affect a child s success in school and with interpersonal relationships. You need to understand the ADHD concept, symptoms and treatment methodologies in order to provide best help to your child. More than medicine, parental and teacher care are essential. Adderall will do fine. If your child is hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive, it may take a lot of energy to get him or her to listen, finish a task, or sit still. The constant monitoring can be frustrating and exhausting. Sometimes you may feel like your child is running the show. But there are steps you can take to regain control of the situation, while simultaneously helping your child make the most of his or her abilities. While attention deficit disorder is not caused by bad parenting, there are effective parenting strategies that can go a long way to correct problem behaviors. Children with ADD/ADHD need structure, consistency, clear communication, and rewards and consequences for their behavior. They also need lots of love, support, and encouragement. There are many things parents can do to reduce the signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD without sacrificing the natural energy, playfulness, and sense of wonder unique in every child.I suggest you read articles about ADHD and discuss with the child psychiatrist for management and care. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.