| Many children have ADHD, a disorder that affects the | | | | would like to be successful in school they lack the |
| attention, activity level, and functioning ability of | | | | skills to do so without treatment. Giving a Child with |
| school age children. Some children are able to manage | | | | ADHD the skills they need to succeed in school |
| their symptoms with help from a routine a strong | | | | should be a goal of treatment. |
| support while others need medication to help them | | | | ADHD is known to cause behavioral problems in |
| stay focused and on task. No matter what | | | | many children. Children frequently have a hard time |
| treatment option is right for your child you need to | | | | following rules both at school and at home as well as |
| develop a plan that includes clear goals to strive for | | | | acting appropriately in social situations. Constantly |
| with their treatment. | | | | being in trouble is not good for a child and does not |
| Many children who have ADHD suffer with low self | | | | set them up for success later in life. Learning how to |
| esteem because they have trouble following rules, | | | | follow rules and conquer behavioral problems both at |
| developing relationships, and carrying out daily tasks. | | | | home and at school are goals that should be a part |
| When children feel bad or different it takes a toll on | | | | of any ADHD treatment program. |
| their self esteem and makes them feel bad about | | | | Children with ADHD often have problems making |
| themselves. One main goal of ADHD treatment for | | | | friends and interacting socially with their peers. Social |
| any child who suffers from low self esteem because | | | | interaction is important for children to be well |
| of ADHD should be to increase their self esteem. | | | | adjusted but friendships can be hard to mange for a |
| Most children with ADHD have trouble succeeding in | | | | child with ADHD. ADHD treatment should ultimately |
| school because ADHD makes it hard to concentrate, | | | | lead to increased social interaction with improved |
| focus, and stay on task. Their attention span in | | | | social skills as a goal. |
| limited and even though many children with ADHD | | | | |