Cure for ADHD

Q: Is there already a "cure" for ADHD?

A: There is currently no "cure" for ADHD. It is an excellent question because it highlights a common myth about medications for ADHD. While it is true that these medication can reduce symptoms, medications do not cure ADHD, they manage symptoms. They typically only work while the child is taking them and they have many side effects...see Dr. Honos-Webb's complete answer on Cure for ADHD here!

ADHD and Gifted

Q: I have an eight-year-old daughter that has been diagnose with ADHD and a visual perception problem. Her oral skills and memory are amazing this is something her teachers and people that meet her for the first time will notice and comment to me about. She is curious, a problem-solver and very creative she has unique ideas and solutions. I need to place her in the right learning path. please help.

A: Your daughter exhibits many of the gifts of ADHD and she is lucky to have a parent who sees them so clearly. To get her on the right learning path, the best thing you can do is ...see Dr. Honos-Webb's complete answer on ADHD and Gifted here!

How to keep a ADHD's Child Attention?

Q: I work in the school system, and deal with a fifth grade boy who has a very difficult time staying focused. He may have a problem with hyper activity and may have been on medication at one time, I do not believe he is now. I need any tips on how to help him to stay on task and help him to focus while at school and in class. Thank You very much.

A: Here are few tips you can do to keep his attention...see Dr. Honos-Webb's complete answer on How to keep a ADHD Child's Attention? here!

Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom

Q: I have a a 6 year old son who has just been said to have ADHD. They have offered to give him medication to help him focus more in school, but I refuse to give these pills to him. He is academically doing very well in school and has no problem with math, reading or any other subject. The only problem the teacher has is that he does not listen or focus and if he does will repeat the same mistake again later. He disrupts the class and won't sit still in his chair for a long period of time....

A: Here are few tips you can do to keep his attention...see Dr. Honos-Webb's complete answer on Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom here!

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