Question

How should ADHD patients be treated? A kindergarten child has been diagnosed with ADHD and is unable to stay calm in class, struggles to focus on lectures, and finds it difficult to follow the teacher’s instructions. What are the treatment methods for ADHD?

Answer

Hello, the treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) primarily includes behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy utilizes the principles of operant conditioning to improve patient behavior through immediate or positive reinforcement, helping patients learn appropriate social skills and replace inappropriate behavioral patterns with new effective ones. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on addressing patients’ impulsive problems, teaching them how to solve problems, recognize whether their behavior is appropriate, and choose appropriate actions. Additionally, the development of the brain and nervous system in ADHD children is influenced by healthy dietary habits.