Overcoming ADHD Takes Teamwork
Managing ADHD has 3 phases: diagnosis, treatment, and keeping track of progress. All of them are designed to help your child move forward, and each depends on clear communication between you and your child's doctor. Below are some helpful tips:
ADHD Treatment Options
Your child's doctor can suggest many treatment options including ADHD medications and behavioral therapy as part of a total treatment plan. But there is a lot of information to digest. For instance, in terms of behavior, what would you like to see change? Would you prefer a stimulant or nonstimulant medicine? Would you prefer an ADHD medication that can be used once a day?
Doing a little studying about ADHD in general and ADHD treatment for children before visiting your child's doctor may be helpful to have a more productive meeting with the doctor.
Goal Setting
Goal setting is a key step in creating a total treatment plan to help your child. But it's important to set realistic goals. Work with your doctor to create 3 to 6 areas that would most improve your child's functioning and self-esteem. Create small, achievable targets that can provide the confidence-building that your child needs to move forward.