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How Can ADHD And Aggresive Behaiviour In A Child Be Treated?

My 8 year old grandson is on abilify, clonidine, and focolin, his mother says he has adhd, but his behavior is not getting any better, in fact it is worse, he is hitting kids at school, getting suspended, looking up the side effects of these medicines, they seem to be coy her acting one another and making his behavior worse, He also has a hole in his heart from kawaski disease
Tue, 26 Mar 2019
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Hi,

It may not be easy to treat ADHD in kids and teenagers. If ADHD remains incompletely treated, it does a toll on child's self esteem also & too many times, in a desire to get noticed, get some appreciation, child engages into undesirable behaviors which are at present your main concern.

There are medications which can be used and include methylphenidate or atomoxetine. As a part of parent teacher management, we can engage into token economy, contingency management, role plays, time out, etc., which are taught by Psychologist to both the parents & teachers in school.

Hence, do contact your Psychologist for PTMT; if need further help do revert back to me.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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How Can ADHD And Aggresive Behaiviour In A Child Be Treated?

Hi, It may not be easy to treat ADHD in kids and teenagers. If ADHD remains incompletely treated, it does a toll on child s self esteem also & too many times, in a desire to get noticed, get some appreciation, child engages into undesirable behaviors which are at present your main concern. There are medications which can be used and include methylphenidate or atomoxetine. As a part of parent teacher management, we can engage into token economy, contingency management, role plays, time out, etc., which are taught by Psychologist to both the parents & teachers in school. Hence, do contact your Psychologist for PTMT; if need further help do revert back to me. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon