Treating ADHD: Learning New Behaviors
A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.
A child with ADHD often acts up and tunes out. But you can show your child new ways to react to the world. This process takes time and practice.
In many cases, medicine is part of a child's treatment plan. These medicines give a steady supply of the chemicals needed to send and receive messages within the brain.
One of the best ways to help your child is by learning about ADHD.
Many tools are used to diagnose ADHD in a child. Parents, family, and teachers will be asked to describe your child's behavior. Healthcare providers and educators will observe and test your child. This process can also help rule out other problems.
Follow these tips to help you understand how to read food labels and make a healthy eating plan.
Treatment for a tumor may change the way you speak, chew, or eat. If so, your care team will show you new ways to do these important tasks. Family, friends, and other people you trust can also help you adjust.
This list of childhood vaccines and when to give them is based on CDC recommendations.
To keep your child healthy, they should receive the recommended childhood vaccines or immunizations. Many vaccines are given in a series of doses over a certain period of time. To be protected, your child needs each dose at the right time. Vaccines may cause mild side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of vaccines.
Here is a schedule of vaccines recommended for adults. It comes from the CDC National Immunization Program.
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