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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In Children

MY SON WHO IS 11 YEARS OLD WAS DIAGNISED ADHD CHILD AT THE AGE OF 3 ITSELF. HIS SOCIAL INTERACTION, SHYNESS , ANGER HAVE NOT IMPROVED. HE IS VERY MUCH ATTACHED TO MOTHER EVEN WHILE SLEEPING HE WANTS TO CONFIRM THAT I AM WITH HIM. SINCE HE IS GROWING, WILL THERE BY ANY PROBLEM DUE TO HARMONE CHANGES AT THE AGE AFTER 12. PL ADVICE WHAT BEST, I CAN DO FOR HIM HE DOESNOT HAVE ANY FREINDS IN SCHOOL. hE ALWAYS NEEDS ME ONLY. I ALSO HAVE LOT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS. PL. SUGGEST.THANKS UMA-MOTHER YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hi, Thank for asking. In my opinion you should take social skill training sessions for your child with a psychologist. It is usually taken in groups to enhance social skills for such children.
You may try fading approach for his anxiety. First try sitting on his bed while he sleeps in his room. Then try sitting away from bed in his room while he sleeps. Then stand at the door of his room. Lastly stand out side his room while he sleeps.
Also psychological counselling for separation anxiety may help.
Is he on any medication for ADHD?
He may benefit with stimulant medications like Methylphenidate and escitalopram for anxiety. As these are prescription drugs please consult a developmental paediatrician or a child psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For ADHD In Children

Hi, Thank for asking. In my opinion you should take social skill training sessions for your child with a psychologist. It is usually taken in groups to enhance social skills for such children. You may try fading approach for his anxiety. First try sitting on his bed while he sleeps in his room. Then try sitting away from bed in his room while he sleeps. Then stand at the door of his room. Lastly stand out side his room while he sleeps. Also psychological counselling for separation anxiety may help. Is he on any medication for ADHD? He may benefit with stimulant medications like Methylphenidate and escitalopram for anxiety. As these are prescription drugs please consult a developmental paediatrician or a child psychiatrist. I hope I have helped you.