MEDICINE THERAPY IN ADUTENCE DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
Hyperactivity is not a curable disease, but it can be treated. Hyperactive children are treated in 3 areas:
Medication,
Behavioral therapy, and
Supervising their discipline at home.
When the correct diagnosis is made, the right drug is chosen and this drug is used under the supervision of a doctor, ADHD symptoms will be alleviated. Many children respond well to medications.
What Drugs Can Do
Decreases mobility.
Can sit in chair longer.
Has fewer accidents.
Increases attention span.
Makes homework more accurate.
Can listen to others longer.
Helps to control impulses.
More following the rules.
He thinks without acting.
Reduces rebellion.
Obedience increases.
Gives up aggression.
What drugs can’t do
Can’t provide the right behavior.
Cannot change behavior.
It cannot teach thinking.
Can’t gain skills they haven’t gained so far.
It cannot teach what to pay attention to.
Cannot help with failed courses.
He cannot teach to deal with his emotions.
Can’t help him get over his anger.
It cannot make a child happy.
Cannot increase motivation.
Cannot motivate to acquire new skills.
Side effects of drugs
Among the most serious effects, which occur during drug use and stop when the drug is discontinued: Temporary cessation of weight loss and height growth, and various tics.
Insomnia and decreased appetite can also be seen
Medication Use
Stimulant drugs take effect within 20 minutes and their effects last for four hours.
Children under the age of three do not respond well to drugs and it is said that side effects are more common at this age.
While it has a positive effect on 50% of children aged 3-5 years, this rate rises to 75% after the age of five. The main benefit of drugs is that they increase attention, concentration and obedience
