How to treat ADHD?
Treatment for ADHD can either be done through therapy or with medicine, sometimes both. It truly comes down to the age and condition of the individual. For children around preschool, the most well known therapy is the Parent Child Intervention Therapy (PCIT), where behavioral strategies are developed with the help of parent management and school intervention. When it comes to medicine, amphetamines are considered the standard for this demographic because it is the only FDA approved medication. To tackle the issue of ADHD when it comes to children from elementary through highschool, the most practical solution would be to enroll them in special education. In doing so, students would be eligible for study skill instructions, alternative teaching methods, and a modified curriculum. However, another option to opt out special education would be to apply for a 504 plan Treatment for adults can be difficult because for some, the diagnosis isn’t made until much later in their lifetime. For adults to get diagnosed, one would need to undergo a comprehensive evaluation and a medical exam. Treatment for adults can range from medication or psychotherapy. Behavioral management can be especially helping from the support of an immediate family. Of course, there is no immediate cure for ADHD, but as listed previously, there are several methods to treat this disorder. Children can receive an altered curriculum and adults are protected from discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.