Question
My child has been struggling with poor academic performance since first grade. Teachers have expressed concern that the child is always restless in class and cannot focus on lessons, worrying that the child might have ADHD. How should it be treated?
Answer
Attention deficit, hyperactivity, and a sense of guilt are common symptoms of ADHD. During the treatment period, both families and schools need to provide appropriate guidance and management. The attitude towards the child should primarily be one of patience, care, and love. For negative behavior, positive discipline should be employed while also encouraging and rewarding the child. Mental stress should be avoided, and negative punishment methods must never be used. In addition to regular treatment, consider incorporating some auxiliary therapies into daily life and pay attention to dietary habits, avoiding the intake of stimulating foods.