What treatments are available?
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While ADHD is not curable (at the moment) it certainly is managable.
Following a diagnosis of ADHD, it is important that everyone involved familiarises themselves with the treatment regimes available. There are a number of treatments available and it is generally consider that successful management of ADHD will involve aspect of several.
On this page we will highlight the many therapies available, starting with the more commonly used treatments:
1. Pharmacological drugs
The most readily used form of treatment is pharmacological drugs. The data collected on pharmacological treatment of ADHD children is voluminous. On this page we explore the pros and cons of of medication treatment and what is available on the market.
2. Behavioural therapies
We start here by looking at the behavioural laws underlying the techniques that can be used in the home/school. Our parent page has some further advice and links concerning training in behavioural techniques, as does our teachers page.
3. Individual/family therapy
The dynamics of the family unit may need to be looked at once a child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Click here to read more
4. Academic/Social skills training
10-25% of ADHD children will have additional academic problems that will need to be addressed. Social skills may also require attention. Click here to read more.
5. Dietary treatment
A recent review of methodologically adequate studies into dietary treatments of ADHD suggested that only 5% of ADHD displayed behavioural improvements. The results were not as dramatic as those seen with stimulants and the majority of positive respondents were children under 6 years of age.
However, we at ADHD.org.nz appreciate parents rights and concerns (especially
of those parents who do not want to put there children on medication) so we
have provided a page discussing the dietary treatments and highlighting what
is available in New Zealand.
Click here to read more.
6. Alternative/Non traditional
On this page we look at some of the alternative/non traditional treatments of ADHD and which of them are available in New Zealand.
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