Question
My child is 6 years old, and I always feel that he is different from other children, with a particularly poor attention span, making it impossible for him to study effectively. We consulted with a professional who suggested that the child might have ADHD. What are the common treatment methods for ADHD?
Answer
The symptoms of ADHD mainly include the following points: 1. Attention deficit, manifested as an age-inappropriate significant difficulty in focusing attention and a short duration of attention, which is the core symptom of the disorder. 2. Excessive movement, as patients often appear restless and have a lot of minor movements. 3. Impulse control issues, making them react quickly to behaviors under insufficient information. 4. Learning difficulties due to attention deficits and hyperactivity affecting the child’s listening effect in class, the speed and quality of completing assignments, and resulting in poor academic performance that is often higher than the academic achievement that should be reached based on their intelligence.