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Suggest Treatment For ADHD
My 3 years old daughter just started going to school but doesn t listen to the teacher leading to daily complaints. She has already been branded as naughty. She will not sit alway stands up and when outdoor she tend to slip away and never form a line as other children do. She is extremely hyper and walks on her toes. Dont know how to tame her. Pls advice.
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
yes , your daughter shows some symptoms of ADHD , but in order to diagnose her with such disorder , she must have these symptoms for at least 6 months .
however, the next step in managing her is take more history from you about her birth , infancy period, siblings and other family history , and of course she needs a full body exam .
if ADHD is highly suspected then behavioral and psychotherapy is the cornerstone in treating this child , and you can't do it alone , and she should be followed by experts in behavioral therapy . some medications can help with the hyperactive behaviour and the inattention .
the good news you catch this early and your child has better prognosis because of this .
I hope this helps
however, the next step in managing her is take more history from you about her birth , infancy period, siblings and other family history , and of course she needs a full body exam .
if ADHD is highly suspected then behavioral and psychotherapy is the cornerstone in treating this child , and you can't do it alone , and she should be followed by experts in behavioral therapy . some medications can help with the hyperactive behaviour and the inattention .
the good news you catch this early and your child has better prognosis because of this .
I hope this helps
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