Hyperactive Children Emotional Growth
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Treatment
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Complications
Treatment
A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD. Although medication can be helpful during the initial years of treatment, some research indicates that the benefits of medication eventually wear off. It appears that ADHD symptoms may improve naturally over time, regardless of the treatment approach.
Signs that ADHD may be easing include not having to adjust...
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Hyperactivity
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hyperactivity is a state of too much muscle activity. This term is also used to describe a situation when a particular portion of the body is too... Read more »
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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