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Suffering From ADHD. Less Growth. Abnormal Behavior When Has Melt Down. How To Treat?

My 13 year old grandson has ADHD. He is only small in height and weight but when he has a melt down, he can become very strong and dangerous. We are at our wits end as to what to do. He has been under many doctors but nothing seems to help. Today my daughter called the police to him just to calm him down. I am really worried that there doesn't seem to be any help here in Melbourne. Can you help us.
Tue, 30 Apr 2013
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ADHD children have attention deficit and hyperactivity. Sometimes there can be associated mental retardation i.e. low IQ. Due to hyperactivity the children cannot keep themselves at one place. But if the child is very aggressive he needs to be treated with low doses of antipsychotics or mood stabilizers to cut down aggression. The child needs medication as well as the help of a good counselor. The child should be allowed to play in open ground till all his energies get exhausted. Tasks improving concentration should be given to him. There should be encouragement for positive behavior and neglect of negative deeds. Also several conditions in childhood mimic ADHD and need to be ruled out.
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Suffering From ADHD. Less Growth. Abnormal Behavior When Has Melt Down. How To Treat?

Hi Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic ADHD children have attention deficit and hyperactivity. Sometimes there can be associated mental retardation i.e. low IQ. Due to hyperactivity the children cannot keep themselves at one place. But if the child is very aggressive he needs to be treated with low doses of antipsychotics or mood stabilizers to cut down aggression. The child needs medication as well as the help of a good counselor. The child should be allowed to play in open ground till all his energies get exhausted. Tasks improving concentration should be given to him. There should be encouragement for positive behavior and neglect of negative deeds. Also several conditions in childhood mimic ADHD and need to be ruled out.