Ask as opposed to tell, because we are in a relationship of equals. Although Beach appreciates his wife's sense of fun and need for adventure, he admits it was sometimes tough when the couple's two children were younger. Although Ritalin makes him able to focus for long periods for the first time in his life, Brian Billiter said, he still has to remind himself to help with household chores without being asked. Reinforcing competence Experts say being aware is the first step. Successful therapy involves not only giving a patient the ability to focus but convincing him of his new competence, said Dr. Timothy E. Wilens, who sees patients in Massachusetts General Hospital's pediatric pharmacology program.
People tend to over-generalize based on negatives.
Experts say the combination of medicine and this type of cognitive therapy is the best treatment available so far. They hope to know more soon. Researchers are examining the children's progress to see if they are doing better than those who had just medication or no intervention at all. All rights reserved.