Question
A 5-year-old 9-month-old girl, at the age of five, has difficulty expressing herself clearly. She is very active and has learning difficulties. How should slower brain development combined with ADHD in a daughter be treated?
Answer
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood, primarily characterized by age-inappropriate attention deficits, hyperactivity, and emotional disturbances. This condition often appears during the early school years and has a chronic course. Approximately 70% of children still have symptoms during adolescence, and 30% to 50% continue into adulthood. In some children with ADHD, there are also accompanying issues such as learning disabilities, oppositional defiance disorders, emotional disorders, and adaptation disorders, which can have widespread and negative impacts on their education, work, social life, and family life, also bringing heavy pressure on families and society. For children with ADHD aged 5 years and 9 months in the pre-school stage, behavioral therapy is the foundation. If behavioral therapy is ineffective, medication can be considered.