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Parents
How is it treated?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed
evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of ADHD:
• ADHD is a chronic condition and must be treated as
such.
• It is important to set specific, appropriate target goals
to guide therapy.
• Medication and/or behavior therapy should be started.
• When treatment has not met the target goals, it is
important to evaluate the original diagnosis, the possible
presence of other conditions, how well the treatment plan
has been implemented, and the use of all appropriate
treatments.
• Systematic follow-up for the child with ADHD is
important to regularly reassess target goals, results, and
any adverse effects of medications. Information should be
gathered from parents, teachers, and the child.
ADHD is a frustrating problem. A number of alternative
remedies have become quite popular, including herbs and
supplements, chiropractic manipulation, and dietary
changes. While there is evidence suggesting the value of a
healthy, varied diet, with plenty of fiber and other basic
nutrients (the diet that would be best for most children),
there is little or no solid evidence for many remedies that
are marketed to parents. Adequate sleep has been proven
to help ADHD symptoms.
Children who receive both behavioral treatment and
medication often do the best. Medications should not be
used just to make life easier for the parents or the school.
There are now several different classes of ADHD
medications that may be used alone or in combination.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed
evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of ADHD:
• ADHD is a chronic condition and must be treated as
such.
• It is important to set specific, appropriate target goals
to guide therapy.
• Medication and/or behavior therapy should be started.
• When treatment has not met the target goals, it is
important to evaluate the original diagnosis, the possible
presence of other conditions, how well the treatment plan
has been implemented, and the use of all appropriate
treatments.
• Systematic follow-up for the child with ADHD is
important to regularly reassess target goals, results, and
any adverse effects of medications. Information should be
gathered from parents, teachers, and the child.
ADHD is a frustrating problem. A number of alternative
remedies have become quite popular, including herbs and
supplements, chiropractic manipulation, and dietary
changes. While there is evidence suggesting the value of a
healthy, varied diet, with plenty of fiber and other basic
nutrients (the diet that would be best for most children),
there is little or no solid evidence for many remedies that
are marketed to parents. Adequate sleep has been proven
to help ADHD symptoms.
Children who receive both behavioral treatment and
medication often do the best. Medications should not be
used just to make life easier for the parents or the school.
There are now several different classes of ADHD
medications that may be used alone or in combination.
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