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What Is The Right Treatment For ADHD In Children ?

my son is having ADHD with mild AUTiSM .He is not able to do his activities of daily living,does not follow instructions,poor social development and attention span .We are giving therapies like- sensory integration ,sports, speech ,occupational,etc.But the results are very slow.Medicines-Brainwise Syp( Omega 3 fatty acid ), Biocobol Syp(Metcobalamime),Arcamin Tab.Please suggest any remedy for speedy recovery.
Mon, 23 Apr 2012
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Pediatrician 's  Response
dear mr jaiswal. your child is suffering from a serious issue with long term follow ups. the disease has a wide spectrum so much that many normal adults have adhd. affection of speech, level of mental retardation, past history of any drug, and seizure or delayed development, all has impact on outcome and response to therapy. so give me a review of past response from point of therapist. i understand at times you may feel depressed or giving up but only persistent efforts from your side can give quality to life of child in coming years. thanks. write back if any further query.
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Pediatrician Dr. Partho Sarathi Roy's  Response
Hi,
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First of all I would to inform you that your son is suffering from a serious disorder and long time prognosis is not so good till date.The origin of the disease is still not properly known and it is also true with the treatment.The aim of treatment are not the total cure but maintain a possible better life with minimal sufferings.It is very hard for the parent to deal with this kind of disease.I hope you will able to deal with the situation with time.
Thanking you.
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What Is The Right Treatment For ADHD In Children ?

dear mr jaiswal. your child is suffering from a serious issue with long term follow ups. the disease has a wide spectrum so much that many normal adults have adhd. affection of speech, level of mental retardation, past history of any drug, and seizure or delayed development, all has impact on outcome and response to therapy. so give me a review of past response from point of therapist. i understand at times you may feel depressed or giving up but only persistent efforts from your side can give quality to life of child in coming years. thanks. write back if any further query.