Benefits of Early Treatment of ADHD

Not all parents whose children are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder choose to start medication immediately, because of the side effects that can accompany the treatment. On the other hand, parents who treat their children's ADHD early see benefits that they believe are worth the risk of side effects.

Confidence

Self-confidence can be affected by ADHD, because the child is constantly hearing that he is doing something wrong. Early treatment of ADHD can prevent a child's self-confidence from plummeting.

Family

Treating ADHD early can make family life a completely different experience. Exhausted parents are less likely to spend quality, nurturing time with their untreated ADHD child.

Friendships

Without treatment, ADHD can damage a child's ability to make and retain friendships. Early treatment can enable the child to learn interpersonal skills at a younger age.

School

School can be challenging for a child with ADHD. Early treatment can help the child focus and have the ability to sit still, which makes school a much better experience.

Warning

Most medications for ADHD have not been tested on children less than 6 years old. Consider alternative forms of treatment for children under age 6.

Resources

• Professors study early treatment of ADHD

Who Can HelpSponsored

• How to Lose 30+lbs Guaranteed. Try it Free.

[babyhype]

on 9/30/2009 Good information. ADHD is a growing problem. Help is needed in research.

[MidniteWriter]

on 5/8/2009 I am dealing with this and am glad to see your article. I got him help as quickly as I could, in KDG already and he is better for it!