Not exact matches
The AACAP has offered several recommendations
for treatment of
ADHD (Pliszka, 2007): The
treatment plan for the
ADHD patient should be comprehensive and «well - thought - out»: This requires providers to recognize
ADHD as a chronic disorder which presents different developmental challenges over time.
It is best if your child and your family have several different types of help with ADD /
ADHD including ways of helping your child in the classroom,
plans to help with specific behaviours, support
for any learning difficulties, family support and
treatment with medications.
Essentially, no matter how educated the parent is on
ADHD and its symptoms, it is also incredibly important to seek the help of a mental health professional
for their opinion, diagnosis, and
treatment plan.
Specific information regarding the individual child's condition, needs and
treatment plan can then be shared with all stakeholders who can then tailor strategies
for an individual, rather than applying general
ADHD information and strategies.
As a Christian counselor, I will be happy to guide
treatment planning, discuss life skills, and help you to develop strategies that will assist you to compensate
for challenges related to
ADHD.
The best way to meet that challenge is through a behavioral parent training program (BPT), a well - studied and well - established first - line
treatment plan for children with
ADHD.