What is the proper treatment for a five year old with adhd?

Answer by  rightlight (1053)

It is best to consult a psychiatrist before starting any kind of treatment or therapy for any diagnosed neural disorder. Generally, medicine including adderall will be included, as well as ways for a young child to learn to harness his energy for good use.

Answer by  qriocity (21)

The best procedure is to consult a psychiatrist before starting any kind of treatment or therapy for any diagnosed neural disorder,medicine including adderall will be included and also find ways for a young child to learn to harness his energy for good use

Answer by  doll (119)

Don't let him eat sugar, caffiene, junk food, fast food, and processed and refined food. Don't eat donuts, dry cereal, pop tarts, food from boxes, like mac and cheese, or other prepared foods. Also, no canned foods and no deli foods. Cook real food at home.

Answer by  bean1194 (83)

It is important to have a schedule that allows the child to know what is expected of him. It's also important to have time for exercise and play.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Make sure your son is REALLY ADHD and not just a kid who has energy. It seems like everyone in the health care industry wants to medicate children so they sit there and shut up and don't have any fun. Just keep him occupied, he should grow out of this hyper active period.

Answer by  spragoo (1500)

Some people will say treat him with drugs, but I hate that idea. Just try to work with him and put him in setting without distractions.

Answer by  maragathamk2gmailcom (54)

Childhood ADHD is commonly one of the curable disease. So the medical department proved the medication and stimulant medications are very good treatment of this type of diseases. Routine behavioral treatment also helpful for Childhood ADHD. Behavioral Treatment is taken from NIMH's Multimodal Treatment Study of Children With ADHD. It is cost effective treatment.