Question
A 7-year-old girl has poor academic performance at school. The teacher’s comments include lack of concentration, poor self-control, poor understanding ability, limited vocabulary, and a lack of coherence. She struggles to clearly and precisely express her thoughts, with vague meanings and inexpressive language.
Answer
It is advisable to take the child to a regular pediatric hospital for evaluation and a child self-assessment scale check to confirm the diagnosis. After confirmation, medication treatment can be adopted, including central stimulants, selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, and antidepressants.