Jaden is in the fourth grade and has been diagnosed with ADHD. His parents would like to hear your thoughts on how Jaden might be treated. What would you tell them? What specific things might you tell Jaden’s parents to try at home?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The most effective treatment is a combination of stimulant medication, such as methylphenidate or dextroamphetamine, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Stimulants reduce hyperactivity, improve focus, and improve coordination. They appear to be effective for about 70% of children with ADHD. Cognitive behavioral therapy can involve the whole family; parents can learn ways to manage the child’s behavior and to reduce the frequency of negative interactions within the family. Jaden’s parents can be consistent in establishing and enforcing a reward and time-out system in the home and can reinforce Jaden’s positive behaviors to avoid destructive escalations of negative interactions.
Learning Objective: 5.6 Define ADHD and discuss its prevalence, causes, and treatment.
Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Treatment for ADHD
Difficulty Level: Medium
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