Behavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them, caregivers may need help from qualified mental health care professionals or from ADHD support groups. At first, the idea of changing the behavior of a highly energetic, obstinate child is daunting. It is futile and damaging to try to force a child with ADHD to be like most children. It is possible, however, to limit destructive behavior and to instill in...
Read moreFor some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
My son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was diagnosed early - between kindergarten and first grade. His kindergarten... Read more »
When I started to realize that my son's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was having an impact on his social interactions, I... Read more »
Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA ADDA Vice President We're often judged by our actions, because people assume that they reflect our intentions. As... Read more »
You think you have ADHD. You have struggled throughout your life with paying attention and focusing. You have a need to be constantly... Read more »
Parents of children with ADHD often use token economies. These types of behavioral modification programs can help in targeting specific behaviors,... Read more »
Whenever there is a discussion on the treatment of ADHD, especially for children, the term “behavior modification” will normally come up. But... Read more »
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a genetically determined hereditary disorder. It is a syndrome characterized by chronic behavior... Read more »
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A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for... Read more »
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ADD; ADHD; Childhood hyperkinesisPreventionAlthough there is no proven way to prevent ADHD, early identification and treatment can prevent many of... Read more »