Adhd therapy
Common Questions and Answers about Adhd therapy
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While some physicians diagnosis on the basis of a quick interview, and some use symptom checklists, the most responsible way to determine if a child has ADHD is to refer him for psychological or neuropsychological assessment. ADHD is frequently diagnosed by the presence of symptoms, yet it is important to note that symptoms such as impulsivity or forgetfulness can also be caused by anxiety, depression, or other factors.
Can a child therapist who deals in ADHD and Sex really determine after one visit if a child has been abused or not?
My son (8) has accused my sisters son (9) of teaching him how to suck on a penis. Now....my son got caught teaching this to another child and when I confronted him he finally broke down and told me it was his cousin (my sisters son) who had taught this to him.
When It was discussed with my sister of course she was upset.
Play therapy is used with younger children to alleviate behavioral and emotional problems through the language of play. Since younger kiddos cannot generally verbalize what they are experiencing, how they express difficulties comes out in different play themes. There are different theories as to how to approach the play therapy.
I am an ICU RN, very against putting any child on ADD/ADHD meds, and am looking for other alternatives. Please help!
A social worker could have a good understanding of what ADHD kids need if they have been in practice for years and have clients with ADHD. However, I think that you may need - or will need - more professional help.
The book I recommend a lot on the ADHD forum is - "The ADD/ ADHD Answer book," by Susan Ashley. She has some very good sections relating to schools and homework. Plus just a lot of other very good advice.
I am on an invega shot for my schizo affective disorder but cannot find a doctor that will treat me for adhd and because of the symptoms of my adhd I have developed a substance abuse problem in an attempt to self medicate and fight the anxiousness and boredom that I always feel....I need help but no doctor is willing to help me...
This is very interesting Sandman. I've never sat down and told my son that he has a developmental delay or sensory integration disorder. I tell him his engine runs too high and he has to do the things necessary to keep it "just right" but that is it. I chose to do it this way because he has always felt different and I believed that this would just confirm it.
he comes from a physically and mentally abusive home, and i have him in therapy every week. he is also diagnosed ADHD and mood trait disorder. i have tried everything to get him to stop these behaviors. he has written sentences about appropriate behavior, sitting in the bathroom, spanking, grounding, discussions, rewards, etc.... PLEASE HELP!!!!
ok, so last week I went to my councilor (first session) about depression issues and at one point she said I might have ADHD, and that I would have to see my family doctor about that. I didn't ask why then, but now my wondering why. I've come up with 2 reasons. one because she might not be qualified, and/or to get testing done to rule other things out. I'm fine with the first reason, but can anyone tell me what type of things they might be trying to rule out.
My son just turned 13 years old and has adhd. I am going crazy because I feel like I only yell at him and seen upset or frustrated all of the time. My son doesn't take anything seriously. He always makes fun of me for how I have a strong RI accent. He is a sweet kid but he can sometimes act like he's going backwards in maturity. He acts like he's 5 sometimes. (Behaviorwise). Its like he needs 24/7 attention.
he is 28 months and he has languagedelay development, after i saw a doctor he said that he has ADHD he saw him for 3, he recommended to us the speech therapy daily, after we started the speech therapy , he said that he should start to be under medication (Risperdal) my question is : is it that common to put a child that young under medication, or to diagnose him as ADHD , i am living in medial east.
What other symptoms are you having besides the "bad memory?"
Any medication can be dangerous to certain people; I don't get her comment; kinda lame. Plus, why is she giving you Adderall, and she doesn't think you have ADHD?
Usually Adderall dosing is increased slowly, so, for instance, 5 mg twice a day to start is ok. Are you taking the Adderall XR or IR?
In addition to the medications, behavior modification therapy is usually recommended as well; psychotherapy.
Our daughter (8yrs. old now), was diagnosed with ADHD last June. My husband and I constantly fight about everything under the sun and our daughter hears most of the fights. I am angry with him, because I feel like a single parent- like I was with my now 25 year old. He says that she does not have ADHD, but that I do not discipline her like I didn't my older daughter. She was diagnosed as Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
I come from a physically abusive and dysfunctional family of my own.
Predominantly Inattentive Type
Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
Combined Type
Sometimes a combination of therapy and medication is indicated. Of all the medications prescribed to treat ADHD, stimulants are often the most effective. Paradoxically, medications that are mild stimulants often deliver a calming effect to the central nervous system (brain and nerves) of those with ADHD. In some cases, antihypertensives or antidepressants may be prescribed.
My dr told me that a lot of times bipolar and ADD?ADHD run hand in hand or comorbidly or you can have them both at the same time. She started me on strattera because I have the same problems concentrating as you. I am going through the process of being tested for ADD/ADHD right now. So you could have both possibly. You should talk to your psychiatrist about that.
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Let me know what she has tried and knowing the doses she has tried would also be helpful. But, I really am wondering due to your question about weight gain (Resperdal?) if she has been treated with antipsychotic meds rather then adhd meds. And, if your doctor is just trying to deal with her mood swings?
Frankly, if she has anxiety, I would try and deal with the cause which is probably ADHD. The best way to deal with ADHD is to really understand it. One book I have been recommending to do so is the, "ADD / ADHD Answer Book by Susan Ashley.
Not sure where you are getting your information for meds, but if you haven't done so, I would look into a pediatric psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD.
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