Question

Name and describe the 3 major symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). What are the treatment options available for children with ADHD (Make sure you include the newest treatments)? Describe the treatment option considered best practice right now in treating ADHD. Make sure you briefly discuss gender differences.

Answer 1

Major Symptoms:
1. Unable to Concentrate

2. Unable to sit still

3. Excessive Talking

Treatments:

1. Medications

2. Behavioral Therapy

3. Counseling

Best Practice:

Depends. Each one has its own unique effects. Medications are quicker but have many side effects on the other side Behavioral Therapy can help you treat ADHD but may take some time and counseling can just help you cope with ADHD.

Gender Differences:

Females have been reported to be more inattentive and have higher rates of having more than 1 symptom than males that seem to have more hyperactivity symptoms.