Question
I’ve noticed that my child has difficulty concentrating; when he’s doing homework, he constantly looks around and fidgets. We’ve tried to get him to focus, but he keeps shaking the desk and moving the chair. After taking him to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor diagnosed him with ADHD. What is the most effective way to treat ADHD?
Answer
If a child has been diagnosed with ADHD, it’s best to seek treatment as soon as possible. This condition can have a significant impact on the child, and delaying the best treatment time is not beneficial for their recovery. Besides medication, ADHD also involves psychological and physical therapy. Parents should differentiate between mischievous behavior and ADHD. The symptoms of ADHD usually begin in early childhood and become more pronounced after primary school. In class, ADHD children engage in a lot of small movements, tear up books, and draw poorly. They are curious about anything that can spark their interest and often argue with classmates. ADHD children have difficulty concentrating during learning, lack focus, spend less time in class, and are more attentive to various stimuli. This is also one of the typical manifestations of ADHD. Besides medication, psychological therapy and physical therapy are also part of treating ADHD.