Solution+Research

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2. At least 15 'Notes' per solution -notes should be specific and thorough

3. All solution notes should be on a new page of your wiki named 'solution research'

4. at the top of your solution research page. write you two solution. after each note, write a 1 to 2 to indicate which solution refers to

Solution 1: Medication "ADD / ADHD Medications." //ADD/ADHD Medications: Are ADHD Drugs Right for You or Your Child?// Help Guide. Web. 04 Apr. 2012. .

1. ADHD medication may help improve the ability to concentrate, control impulses, plan ahead, and follow through with tasks. 2. It can relieve symptoms while it’s being taken, but once medication stops, those symptoms come back. Also, ADD/ADHD medication works better for some than for others. 3. ADHD medications come with side effects and risks—and they’re not the only treatment option. 4.Stimulants for ADD/ADHD come in both short- and long-acting dosages. Short-acting stimulants peak after several hours, and must be taken 2-3 times a day. 5.Long-acting or extended-release stimulants last 8-12 hours, and are usually taken just once a day. The long-acting versions of ADD/ADHD medication are often preferred, since people with ADHD often have trouble remembering to take their pills. Taking just one dose a day is much easier and more convenient. 6. In particular, they act on chemicals called noradrenaline and dopamine in areas of the brain that play a part in controlling attention and behaviour. These areas seem to be underactive in people with ADHD. 7. Medicines help by controlling the symptoms of ADHD. They can improve attention span and lead to calmer and less hyperactive, impulsive or aggressive behavior.

"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)." //NIMH Â·//. 30 Jan. 2012. Web. 05 Apr. 2012. .

8. Stimulants are the most common type of medication prescribed for attention deficit disorder. They have the longest track record for treating ADD/ADHD and the most research to back up their effectiveness. 9. For many people with ADD or ADHD, stimulant medications boost concentration and focus while reducing hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. 10. Some medication for high blood pressure can help for people who have ADHD. But while these medications can be effective for hyperactivity, impulsivity, and aggression, they are less helpful when it comes to attention problems. 11. Stimulant medications come in different forms, such as a pill, capsule, liquid, or skin patch. Some medications also come in short-acting, long-acting, or extended release varieties 12. Parents and doctors should decide together which medication is best for the child and whether the child needs medication only for school hours or for evenings and weekends, too. 13. The most commonly reported side effects are decreased appetite, sleep problems, anxiety, and irritability. Some children also report mild stomachaches or headaches. 14. A lot of people don't realize that the medication could help them calm down with the ADHD. 15. People think that medication is the best way to help ADHD, because it could help for the whole day or at least 12 hours.

Solution 2: Therapy

"Helping People Find Therapists & Advocating for Ethical and Healthy Therapy & Marriage Counseling Practices." //Therapy for ADHD, Therapist for ADHD//. Web. 10 Apr. 2012. .

1. Pychotherapy is effective for the treatment of the symptoms related to ADHD because it addresses behavior modification 2. People with ADHD have a difficult time regulating their emotional and behavioral response to the situation. 3. Therapists can help people design a plan for organization and proritization, key areas of difficulty for those with ADHD. Therapy, with or without medication, can help children and adults learn to stay more focused. 5. A therapist can work with parents, teachers and the child in question to fine tune the learning environment to better suit the child's learning style 6. a therapist can also discover whether attention issues are really the root of the problem. 7. Therapy can uncover the true nature of the child's inappropriate or troubling behavior.

"Behavior Therapy for ADHD." //Medtv//. Arthur Schoenstadt, 2006. Web.www. adhd.emedtv.com/adhd/behavior-therapy-for-adhd.html

8. Therapist helps children with ADHD learn to feel better about themselves. 9. The therapist can help them identify and build on their strengths cope with daily problems and control their attention and aggression. 10. When a child has ADHD. it could affect the whole family so that they family has to go to therapy too. 11. The therapist can help find ways to handle the behaviors. 12. Some behavior therapy options are; 13. knowing something about the various types of ADHD behavior therapy makes it easier for families to choose a therapist that is right for them. 14. Different types of behavior therapy helps a lot of people who have different types of ADHD. 15. People might get carried away with all the therapy, the ADHD might catch to them.
 * Psychotherapy
 * behavioral therapy
 * social skills
 * supporting groups
 * parenting skills training
 * behavioral interventions