What to do if an 8-year-old child has severe ADHD

If an 8-year-old child has severe ADHD, parents can use psychotherapy, medication, behavioral intervention, and special education to deal with it. It is recommended to carry out appropriate treatment and care under the guidance of a doctor in a timely manner.

1. Psychotherapy: Since ADHD in 8-year-old children is related to genetic factors, environmental factors, etc., they need to be helped to build self-confidence. You can understand the inner thoughts of 8-year-old children by listening, and encourage and support them to gradually overcome their inferiority complex. Relaxation therapy can also be used to keep 8-year-old children emotionally stable and avoid worsening of the disease.

2. Drug treatment: When an 8-year-old child shows symptoms such as inattention and hyperactivity, methylphenidate drugs can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets or methylphenidate hydrochloride sustained-release tablets, which can improve the behavioral problems of 8-year-old children, but it should be noted that adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting may occur.

3. Behavioral intervention: For 8-year-old children, we should try to create a good living environment in daily life, ensure fresh indoor air circulation, and appropriately increase the time of outdoor sports, such as jogging and skipping rope, to enhance physical fitness. In addition, we should cultivate the ability of 8-year-old children to concentrate on doing things, such as reading and writing, which can also promote brain development and facilitate recovery from the disease.

4. Special education: If an 8-year-old child has intellectual disabilities, he or she needs to receive training in a specialized institution to improve his or her ability to take care of himself or herself so that he or she can adapt to society.

In addition, cognitive behavioral therapy, sand tray game therapy, etc. can also be used for treatment. If the symptoms of an 8-year-old child are not relieved after a series of treatments, the doctor should be informed in time and the treatment plan should be adjusted to avoid delaying the condition.