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Recommend Treatment Options For ADHD In Teenagers
i think my brother has ADHD hes 18 years old and keeps failing in school ever since he was a child the teachers used to write in his report card that he gets distracted easly and tends to day dream in class now that hes older my parents are always struggling with him
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
hai,
kindly check for other possible causes for distraction
1.check IQ level
2.check any recent history of substance abuse
3.check for any possible medical cause like Anaemia,Hypothyroidism which make him physically weak
4.if all othe above is found to be normal a psychiatric evaluation to rule out other disordeers
5. if diagnosed to have ADHD , Attention improving excersices along with Psychostimulats will improve him
thank you
kindly check for other possible causes for distraction
1.check IQ level
2.check any recent history of substance abuse
3.check for any possible medical cause like Anaemia,Hypothyroidism which make him physically weak
4.if all othe above is found to be normal a psychiatric evaluation to rule out other disordeers
5. if diagnosed to have ADHD , Attention improving excersices along with Psychostimulats will improve him
thank you
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I hope you know everything about ADHD. Usually medicines are prescribed to calm the child and to treat the anxiety and stress associated with ADHD. Along with this, CBT is also eployed successfully.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I hope you know everything about ADHD. Usually medicines are prescribed to calm the child and to treat the anxiety and stress associated with ADHD. Along with this, CBT is also eployed successfully.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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