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If the child responds well to one or more medications, then the medication with the lowest cost is prescribed. The cost is found taking into account the per-dose cost and the number of doses daily. A positive attitude is mandatory which is advised by the health care professionals and they help parents and care takers in developing a positive attitude in the management of medication. It may include positive reinforcements and praise for the children or adults ("Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management of ADHD in Children, Young People and Adults" 39). There are several treatment options as there is no cure for ADHD in the current times. The treatment can be done by psychological interventions and pharmacotherapy. Patients (in this case, children) can be taught to manage and cope up with the visible symptoms by the psychological interventions as they are designed to help patients learn and manage their symptoms. Pharmacological treatments have risks as well as the benefits. This fact limits the use of this treatment as there are safety concerns as well. If the child has additional health problems like heart diseases he/she cannot be treated with pharmacological treatment (McCulloch 7).
Behavioral therapy and emotional counseling along with the medications can be a treatment. The medications such as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine can easily correct the imbalances in the brain. However, in the long run, these medications may lose their effectiveness and such medications cannot offer any benefits. The symptoms of ADHD can visibly decrease after adolescence but can be persistent in adulthood ("attention deficit hyperactivity disorder").
Healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role by developing a trusting relationship with people facing ADHD and their families as well. This can be done by respecting their experience and knowledge about the ADHD. They...
Health care professionals can provide, as per their experience and interaction with the ADHD facing people, relevant and useful information about ADHD at each stage. This information can also be in the written form. The basic information families and the people facing ADHD needs are the diagnosis and the assessment, psychological treatment, and the side effects of the drug treatment ("Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management of ADHD in Children, Young People and Adults" 92).
To cut a long story short, parents play a major role in controlling the behaviors of their children with ADHD. It is exceedingly important for parents to create such a positive environment for the child that can help him/her to do what is expected. Continuous reminders and nagging must be eliminated. It is also important for parents to praise their children for all the efforts they make and recognize their little steps and actions. Last but not the least, it is suggested for parents to educate them regarding ADHD. This can be done by making reading about ADHD a habit. They can also attend conferences and join support groups in order to be aware of the ADHD.
References
"Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.." Questia. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2013. <http://www.questia.com/read/1E1-attndef/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder>.
"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis and Management of ADHD in Children, Young People and Adults."National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. N.p., March 2013. Web. 24 June 2013. <http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/live/12061/42059/42059.pdf>.
BioMed Central. "ADHD linked to Interaction of Genetics and Psychology." Science Daily, 16 Apr. 2010. Web. 24 Jun. 2013. <http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100415205746.htm>.
McCulloch, D.K. "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Adults Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline."Group Health Cooperative. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 June 2013. <http://www.ghc.org/all-sites/guidelines/adhd-adult.pdf>.
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