One of the problems often encountered is the inability of a child to accurately express how he or she feels. This appears to be a major reason why so many children who suffer from depression go untreated. For those who do receive the needed treatment, therapy is essential. Therapy treatment teaches a child to express feelings and learn to adapt to and cope with environmental stresses. This condition is sometimes referred to as hyperactivity, minimal brain dysfunction, minimal brain damage and hyperkinetic syndrome.
ADD is a child's inability to concentrate, learn and maintain a normal level of activity.
With the disorder, a child usually requires close and constant supervision, is excessively active, and has difficulty finishing any activity requiring concentration. The disorder often appears before the age of seven and is more prominent in boys than in girls. Treatment for the child with ADD can include medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Between 70 and 80 percent of children who suffer from ADD respond to treatment and learn to better control his or her own behavior. Nearly all children have certain fears at different stages of their development.