2006-10-04 23:24:42 · 14 answers · asked by aprajit.sharma 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
ritalin?
2006-10-04 23:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by jorluke 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The first thing to do is get a proper diagnosis. That means having a neurologist and other professionals do things such as brain scans and chemical analysis - not just a family doctor saying he does or doesn't have it. From there on, you can see a specialist - depending on the age of your child and if he or she is in school yet - to see what type of adaptations should be made for the child. What is most important is consistency and scheduling, discipline at home. Parenting well is of the utmost importance.
2006-10-05 04:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to his pediatrician, and then get a referral to a mental expert to make sure you are not confusing ADD with being gifted. Gifted children (usually genious) are usually not stimulated with normal activities that regular level kids are. That frustrates them, so they wander off, mentally and physically to see if they can find something that interest them and isn't going to bore them silly. You probably know what your child enjoys doing on a good day, right? Expound on that. Get your child into music. And dance with the child. Even if you cannot sing or dance, the child will not care. He will respond favorably, I'm sure if you just make sure he knows you are interested in what he is interested in. Look up gifted children on the web and see what they say to look for. If he is gifted, there are so many things you can do to help him develop his incredibly genious mind. If he is only ADD, you can get meds for him. Sorry, I just say him because it is easier. make sure he is not misdiagnosed because genious children will exhibit behavior problems such as tantrums because they cannot find anything that makes their incredibly curious minds content for any length of time. The also know that they are different from all the other kids their age and may act isolated because they don't feel that they belong. They know they are special. When I say special, I don't mean retarded. I mean, they usually know they can run circles around their little friends and they are not stimulated by being around those kids. Take your child and have him tested to see if he is gifted. It is worth it. Then run with it. Work on his cognitive mind and thinking with music, dance, learning computers designed for youngsters. Take something simeple apart and ask them to please put it back together for you. See what happens. I hope this helps. Get your child tested. Good luck.
2006-10-06 23:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by sherijgriggs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is not any longer plenty approximately what you say that could heavily relate to characteristic especially. in certainty, it sounds slightly extra such as you have gotten a ailment stated as Asperger's Syndrome. some characteristics of this ailment incorporate impulsive habit, literal thinking (which may be why you have faith each little thing you hear - you seem clever by potential of your writing so i does no longer call it stupidity), emotional subject concerns (which includes anger), and a situation with forming/retaining relationships through a loss of a feeling of empathy. there are various extra characteristics - those are all which you have suggested so far. i recommend you do a sprint analyze in this ailment and spot what you stumble on.
2016-10-01 23:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man this is a good question to run across bc ive been dealin w a teacher who is tellin me that my kid might have it and i should get em tested. i know that my son has it bc i do, but i grew up not knowing but learning how to deal with it and so will he. im not puttin my kid on med at 6 yrs. dependin on the age, u can tell a lil by the symptoms, which im sure u know or can find out, and its up to u what u do, but b4 the meds, i suggest tryin to learn and help deal with it, both on ur end and ur childs. its possible, beleve me, but most peps dont want to deal with it bc its easier to dope a kid up to make him act right. most peps w add or adhd are really smart and its hard to keep thier mind occupied so they cant, dont, or wont focus on 1 thing too long. the key is to challenge them until they find sumthin that can keep them concentrating or let em do whatever they like to do for fun that keeps them occupied. u have to be firm as well as understanding, and listen as well as teaching them to listen. as long as the child knows what RESPECT n LOVE n MANORS than theyll be just fine. try b4 u decide what to do. PRAY b4 u try.
2006-10-05 00:35:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seriously if you think your child has add/adhd bring the child to the type of dr who specializes in testing for this. The childs doctor can send you to the right place. I have just done this and my child has it. i am trying to do this with out medicine right now. Just keep reinforcing rules. give him a chore list so he/ she can learn about remembering and responsiblity. keep reminding them what they are suppose to be doing try not to yell i know that can be hard but yelling or getting mad confuses them more because there actions are involintary and dont understand why they are in trouble. it is alot of work but it is worth itto know i am helping instead of hurting him or just sticking him on medicine to help make it easier on me. dont get me wrong i am not against medicine just trying to do it one way before another. hope i have helped.
2006-10-05 06:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by four2love 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many drugs like Strattera, Ritalin, Concerta, Adderall etc. Doctor is the best judge. Some have side effects like loss of appetite
2006-10-04 23:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by ash v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have them tested by a psychologist who specializes in this field. Having gone through this I suggest that you not count on the public schools to test for this and tell you the truth.
2006-10-04 23:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have lots and lots of patience..I believe patience is learned, not acquired. Educate yourself and the whole family about ADD so you'll know how to handle his or her behavior properly. But first and foremost, get him to the proper specialist
2006-10-05 19:12:37 · answer #9 · answered by Petra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whe my son was a baby he suffered from earaches often. My peditrician told me to try taking aways milk products and it worked. he said his grandaughter suffered from ADD until they took away the milk and she improved. Worth a try. Would rather modify diet than medicate.
2006-10-07 08:40:39 · answer #10 · answered by JIM D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first take her to a psuchologist. He will tell youhow to behave with her. Treatment would br for both you and the child.
2006-10-04 23:59:14 · answer #11 · answered by naresh n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋