Behavioral And Emotional Health

Medication is never the first resort for the treatment of ADHD. Educational strategies and behavioral strategies (see previous page) are almost always tried at school and at home before turning to medication. Often, these measures will help considerably. But if problems still remain, the doctor may suggest using medication. Treatment with medication can often be

From time to time, you may hear of new treatments for ADHD. For example, in the 1970’s, it became popular to limit food additives. These approaches are often sought out by parents who are concerned with the use of medication for a variety of reasons. The value of medication in the treatment of ADHD has

We don’t really know what causes most cases of ADHD. Genetics does play a role – ADHD runs in certain families. But genes alone don’t provide the full explanation. It is likely that a combination of factors, including genetics and environment, ultimately contribute to the development of ADHD. Most children with ADHD have a close

Just because a young child has trouble sitting still and seems to have a short attention span does not mean that the child has ADHD. A lot of normal, healthy children are extremely bouncy when young, and may often seem out of control. The diagnosis of ADHD must be made by an expert after a