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Adhd or Attention deficit Hyperactivity disorder can be identified by the following:
1. Not paying attention at school or at home.
2. Not completing tasks on time.
3. Not appearing to listen. Or off in own little world.
4. Seeming to hear but, not following instructions.
5. Not dealing with difficult work, refusing to do it.
6. Losing things, being careless with belongings.

7. Plain old forgetfulness.
Diagnosis
1. Papers for teachers, parents and counselors to fill out in order to provide crucial information.
2. Getting family history. Or in other words, asking about depression, tourette's syndrome, or any other problems that could be ruled out.
3. Any medicines child is taking. It could be as simple as changing them or discontinuing them all together.
4. Asking about early behaviors such as sleeping habits, feeding, history of tantrums, or any other information that may have lead to you believe your child may have Adhd.
The only way to find out if your child suffers is only if they have had the symptoms for at least six months to a year non stop and is causing problems at home or at school. It must affect these two areas for Adhd to be the official cause.
The doctor may also check hearing or eyesight ruling out those factors, or checking emotional problems such as change in routine or depression or plain old anxiety.
Treatment
1. Ritalin: A stimulant taken by mouth, firing the brain making it function in the proper manner.
2. Cylert. Just another stimulant that works with the central nervous system itself making it work all parts of the body to increase focus and productivity. Making the child able to concentrate.
3. Adderall. Another stimulant taken by mouth increasing the child's ability to focus.
4. Dexedrine. An amphetamine or just a fancy word for a stimulant that works with the brain slowing down the impulsive behavior in your child. Or the need to do things beyond his or her own control.
5. Straterra. A non stimulant that works just as well increasing blood flow and function to your child.
6. Methylin. A stimulant for the central nervous system. See explanation for Cylert.
7. Amphetamine salts. A stimulant. See definition for Dexedrine.
Another few ways to help your child once he or she is diagnosed is to change diet, allergy treatments, training for your child to pay attention better. Or even talking to a psychiatrist. (These ways have not been tested fully but, has been said to have worked in rare cases.)
Mostly the way to deal with a child with Adhd is to have patience. Having patience to work with your child and establish routine, use a sensible system to praise your child or give them special treats for behaving, Don't lay out huge rules with many twists and turns; keep it simple, direct and to the point. And by all means, limit the way your child chooses. Making them stay with only a few decisions at a time. Stick with your child's strengths and work with them everyday to build their confidence and make sure they know they are loved no matter what.

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