Treatment for ADHD

Treatment for ADHD

Treatment for ADHD

Introduction

ADHD is a neuro-psychological problem characterized by impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Studies show that children with ADHD handle their neurotransmitters such as adrenaline, serotonin, and dopamine differently than their peers. Attention Deficit Hypersensitivity Disorder (ADHD) does not appear in isolation but may be accompanied by other problems such as excess activity and motor impulsiveness, lack of sleep, depression and learning disabilities. Because of individual differences and current difficulties in ascertaining ADHD causes, experts in the area have not ruled out any of the therapeutic possibilities, suggesting an approach to treatment could be multidisciplinary and diverse and a multimodal therapeutic option could be used.

 A useful approximation of treatment may include programs such as special school, drug support, treatment approaches in psychological therapy, behavioral and cognitive behavioral social skills training, family counseling, and group and relaxation workshops, painting, drawings, sporting activities, and a system of specialized or customized education if applicable. Several programs are intended not only to the development and improvement of these strategies, but also to exercise self-control by the subjects of their excessive motor activity, as a prerequisite for the emergence of the conduct of attention. Most of the investigations focus on the treatment of the attention deficit disorder on the consequences that occur to the level of interpersonal relationships, as part of the treatment would aim to build and develop social skills and interpersonal problem-solving.

Body: Discussion and Analysis

The main treatment alternatives for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder fall under the categories of pharmacological treatments and psychosocial/behavioral treatments. Pharmacological treatments have been in use for decades and have a long track record of high efficacy for this disorder. Psychosocial treatments may or may not address the core ADHD symptoms, but can be useful to address coping skills and comorbid conditions. Behavioral or Psychosocial treatments do not bring about remission of ADHD symptoms, as in cases for certain depressive and anxiety disorders. Rather, these treatments help patients work around their disease symptoms. Not much happens with most teenagers and even adults, although many adults have disrupted social, academic and laborious ways of life; and these people go voluntarily to therapy and take responsibility for it. In these cases the treatment is cognitive-assertive training, self-control programs for completion of activities and tasks; and therapy for couples, as the case and the impact of the disorder deficit of care associated with other variables or conditions are addressed.

The family plays a key role in the treatment of children with deficit attention disorder. Many of their behaviors are maintained by maladaptive interactions between parents and children, and therapists should train parents and give indications to them. Teachers could also play an important part in ADHD treatment, as inadequate behavioral manifestations occur in the environment where the child spends most of his/her time, ie home and school.  In this regard, the findings point to the appropriateness of the programs with cognitive and behavioral techniques (verbal self-instruction training, self-control and self-evaluation) as part of treatment for psychological ...