# How to Treat ADHD

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- Published: 2021-09-10T08:02:58+00:00
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Henry Montero, LMHC, CASAC-2, CTTS

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a **mental health** issue that
influences a high number of children and adults worldwide. We aim to look at what
treatment options are available to these individuals.
 Diagnosis

The vast majority of children get a diagnosis when they are in elementary school.
This means that treatment can begin at an early stage as well. Still, there are 
anomalies where kids are not diagnosed until much later, even until adulthood in
some cases.

Doctors generally conduct thorough examinations because a comprehensive test is 
not available. Usually, they can rule out other potential concerns and narrow it
down to ADHD. This is a useful measure as the traits of ADHD can be quite similar
to other **mental health** concerns like depression, **learning disability** and
sleep issues as well.

As many children can exhibit behavior like being overly energetic and failing to
be attentive, medical professionals can differentiate healthy kids from those who
have ADHD by observing their behavior over several months. If the child’s academic
performance is affected and their attitude at home and in classrooms is a cause 
for concern, then the chances of ADHD increase.

**Screening and Evaluation**
 THE T.O.V.A. -Test of Variables of Attention The T.
O.V.A. provides healthcare professionals with objective measurements of attention
and inhibitory control. The visual T.O.V.A. aids in the assessment of, and evaluation
of treatment for, attention deficits, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
disorder (ADHD). The auditory T.O.V.A. aids in the evaluation of attention deficits,
including ADHD. T.O.V.A. results should only be interpreted by qualified professionals.

**Treatment**
 Luckily, there are different methods of tackling ADHD.

**Medication**
 Medicines may be administered for children with ADHD. Each child
reacts differently to **medication**, so there is a chance some may have a positive
reaction to it. Generally, it is considered the ideal form of treatment for children
as it works well for nearly [80%](https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/treatment-options/treatment-for-kids-with-adhd)
of them.

ADHD **medication** is typically divided into two main types: stimulant ones and
non-stimulating ones. However, it must be noted that in some cases, these medicines
can have side effects. These include diminished appetite, insomnia and stomach aches.
Therefore, the onus is on doctors to tailor the type and dosage given to each.

**Therapy**
 Therapy aimed at children with ADHD can be of different types. For 
example, behavioral therapy is a pertinent example and is used to instill a positive
demeanor in children and change their negative behavior. Behavioral therapy may 
also be used in conjunction with certain **medication**.

On the other hand, cognitive behavioral therapy may be used as well. This involves
plenty of conversations that are aimed at comprehending the thought processes of
children suffering from ADHD.

Successful cognitive therapy enables kids to improve their self-esteem and feel 
more confident about their day to day lives.

**Social Skills Groups**
 Last but not least, children with ADHD may also be included
in groups where they are allowed to express themselves freely. Their participation
is promoted because plenty of kids with the issue find socializing particularly 
disconcerting.

This may include the capability to talk too much or not at all. Hence, joining a
dedicated group means they have the opportunity to show growth in their behavior
as they engage with others in their age bracket.