But in children with ADD, these behaviors are chronic and inappropriate for their ages. Each of these team members is able to provide critical data regarding children. ADD and medication Medication for children diagnosed with ADD has become an issue of increasing public concern, as more and more children across the country are diagnosed with ADD and prescribed with drugs for treatment. While this increased awareness of ADD is important, the limitations and the benefits of prescribing drugs as a treatment for ADD need careful examination. However, the long-term benefits of medication on social adjustment and academic achievement are limited.
Medication can also have negative side effects.
For example, some children may lose weight, lose their appetite, or have problems falling asleep. Less common side effects include slowed growth and tic disorders, and problems with flexible thinking or with social interaction. These effects usually can be eliminated by reducing dosages or changing to different medications altogether, but careful monitoring is necessary. ADD, education, and public schools Research shows that most children with ADD can be taught effectively in general education classrooms. Those teachers who are most successful with children with ADD use a three-part approach, integrating practices developed through research on effective teaching, behavior management, and classroom accommodation techniques.