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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In Kids
My 9 year old son bit another kid while at summer camp, he was sent home, they have a no tolerance policy if skin is broken. He explained later that the other kid started to tease him and tell him he has no friends and it hurt my sons feelings... probably more than most because he does struggle with friendships. He has been seen by a Pediatrician and it is suspected he has ADHD. I don t know how to punish him constructively for his age and what to do to stop physical behaviors. He is not inclined to bite - rarely - usually its a push or pinch but he really lost his cool, I don t know how to help him...
Wed, 19 Jun 2019
Hello,
It may not be easy to treat ADHD in kids and teenagers. If ADHD remains incompletely treated, it does a toll on child's self-esteem also & too many times, in a desire to get noticed, get some appreciation, the child engages into undesirable behaviors which are at present your main concern.
There are medications which can be used and include methylphenidate or atomoxetine. As a part of parent-teacher management, we can engage in token economy, contingency management, role plays, time out etc. which are taught by Psychologist to both the parents & teachers in school. Hence, do contact your Psychologist for PTMT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
It may not be easy to treat ADHD in kids and teenagers. If ADHD remains incompletely treated, it does a toll on child's self-esteem also & too many times, in a desire to get noticed, get some appreciation, the child engages into undesirable behaviors which are at present your main concern.
There are medications which can be used and include methylphenidate or atomoxetine. As a part of parent-teacher management, we can engage in token economy, contingency management, role plays, time out etc. which are taught by Psychologist to both the parents & teachers in school. Hence, do contact your Psychologist for PTMT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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