Question
A friend of mine’s child has been diagnosed with ADHD, and they’re asking if there are any quick and effective treatment methods. The child’s symptoms are not severe, but previous attempts with medication have been ineffective.
Answer
For the treatment of ADHD, it is first necessary to engage in relaxation training, as children with ADHD often have tense muscles. Relaxation training can be conducted through methods such as whole-body relaxation or biofeedback. The training should be focused, with several sessions from morning until evening each day. Outside of meal and rest times, the rest of the time can be allocated for training. During relaxation training, children should be encouraged to relax for 15 minutes every hour, and they should be immediately rewarded for meeting the relaxation criteria. The remaining 45 minutes can be spent on games and activities that interest them. However, it is crucial to end the activities when it’s time for relaxation. Additionally, attention should be given to physical therapy and dietary therapy aspects as well.