Question
If a child exhibits symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, bedwetting, and occasional aggression, and has a bold, rebellious personality, what should be done for treatment?
Answer
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common chronic childhood neurobehavioral disorder that can significantly impact a child’s daily life and learning. Its main symptoms include attention deficit, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, learning difficulties, emotional problems, and poor interpersonal relationships. The causes of ADHD may involve genetic, biological, and environmental factors. Treatment methods can include taking central stimulants such as Ritalin, as well as behavioral therapy. The latter involves improving the adverse parenting environment through parents and teachers, using various behavioral treatment methods to intervene with the child’s symptoms to reduce inappropriate behaviors and reinforce correct behaviors.