My son Dexter is failing his sixth-grade computer class.
What is ADHD, anyway?
How can I tell if my kid has ADHD?
Doesnt every kid sometimes have trouble paying attention in school?
you might be asking.
Well, yes, which can make identifying the disorder tricky.
Its sometimes hard to identify the boundaries between normal kid behavior and a mental disorder.
Theres nothing I can show you that says, This number is X, therefore your child has ADHD.
How do I get my kid evaluated for ADHD?
First stop on the ADHD train: Your pediatrician.
You should also talk to your schools counseling office.
Public schools in the U.S. are legally obligated to locate and evaluate kids with ADHD.
What were looking at is the severity of the symptoms, Gundersen says.
There are nine criteria for inattention, and there are nine criteria for hyperactivity and impulsivity.
There are nine criteria for inattention, and there are nine criteria for hyperactivity and impulsivity.
There might be a learning issue.
There might be an issue in socialization or interaction.
What kind of treatment is available for kids with ADHD?
Research into ADHD has shown the most effective treatment is a combination of medication and behavioral management.
Your ADHD-positive child should also receive help at school.
There are still a lot of misconceptions floating around about the disorder.
Her impulsiveness, her lack of focus, her not being able to concentrate.
After four years, Lilly was finally diagnosed and medicated properly.
Finally, her diagnosis is on a report, Ferguson said.
But should we really be drugging up our kids?
No matter what treatment road you go down, the important thing is to take the disorder seriously.
Its a real thing, and lack of treatment can have life-altering effects.
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