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Psycostimulant compounds are the most widely used medications used for ADHD treatment. These medications do not work by
increasing stimulation of the teenager. They help the networks of nerve
cells in the brain, which enables them to better communicate with each
other. When administered psycostimulant medications, such as
methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate, Focalin), approximately
70-80 percent of children and teens responded positively.
Normally, children and teenagers are monitored both on and off the medication. These observations are collected from parents, teachers, and coaches in order to tailor the appropriate medical dosage for the individual’s needs (CHADD). Research shows conclusively that untreated teenagers with ADHD are at far greater risk for other problems and disorders than are those who are treated with a combination of behavioral therapy and medication (Davis, 38). There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A comprehensive evaluation of the teenager is necessary to rule out other causes, and determine the presence of any co-existing conditions. A careful history of the child and the child’s behaviors is needed, as well as a clinical assessment of the youth’s social, academic, and emotional functioning and development level (Davis, 38). There is no cure for ADHD. Treatment manages and controls symptoms and helps the teen build new life skills. For treatment to be effective, it must be multimodal, which means that a variety of interventions in the school and at home, as well as medication and individual counseling will most likely be required. The multimodal approach has shown great promise in research studies. Teenagers who receive medication in combination with behavioral treatment have shown significant improvement in their academic work, better overall behavior, and better relationships with their family and peers (Davis, 40). Works Cited
“CHADD” The Disorder Named AD/HD. Jan. 2005. 23, Feb. 2005 http://www.chadd.org/fs/fsl.htm
Davis, Daniel L., PhD. Your Angry Child – A
Guide for Parents. New York: The Haworth Press,
2004.
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ADHD Treatment Reply to this Comment I am a clinical child psychologist. I have worked with ADHD clients for over 13 years. My oldest son had ADHD but I was able to help him stop taking medications when he was 10 through using EEG biofeedback. He is now 14. I am now a provider with Cogmed. Cogmeg, though they do not suggest that their program is a substitute for medications are Cogmed is an alternative way to work with inattention by improving working memory and can be done either with or without medications. My son is now doing Cogmed (literally on the other computer in the room). He is doing it to do some final brushing up and increase his working memory. He is presently in 9th grade and getting the best grades of his life. As you are likely aware there are many complicating factors when taking medications including side effects, but more worrisome for parents of high school and college kids is the fact that there is a market for kids illegaly buying and selling ADHD meds to students without prescriptions. For more on this see my blog at www.charlesshinaver.wordpress.com for 9/21/2009. Please go to my website to read more about cogmed at: www.charlesshinaver.com. I can work with people anywhere in the United States with Cogmed. Please feel free to contact me at: 317-641-7794 or charles.shinaver@gmail.com I just registered on this site today! Thanks, Dr. Charles Shinaver | ||||||||
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By:Charles Shinaver, Ph Posted: Sep 21 2009 04:51:46 PM