FORMS OF TREATMENT

PHARMACOLOGY VS. BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATIONS

Treatments (Pharmacology)(Medications) 3%
Good Effects:
Side Effects:
Stimulants
These stimulants have these effects on the patient:		 Appetite suppression
Ritalin Improved attention span Insomnia
Adderall Reduced impulsivity Stomachache
Dexedrine Less hyperactivity Drowsiness-Too much medicine
Cylert-(Liver Toxicity) Improved grades Increased Hyperactivity-rare
Metadate Less aggressiveness Tics
Concerta Less noisiness Anxiety
Focolin More cooperation with requests Depression

 

 

 Better performance in some sports
 

Bipolar disorders
 
 

 
TREATMENT BEHAVIORAL
Behavior Modification
School Modification
Home Modification/Spiritual
Behavior modification-positive reinforcement-it works! Achieving success in homework: 
Clear the desk
Divide and conquer (Large assignments into smaller ones)
Giving instructions:
Eye to Eye
Use different sensory modalities
Visual/Auditory
Attention checks:
Ask him/her to repeat them
Doing the WOrk:
Frequent checks
Save the Work:
It will likely be lost		 One instruction at a time
Monitor Behavior
Spiritual:
Faith based and work with counselors at church
Increase the strength of the response-different from a bribe Behavioral Management Plan
Problem Prevention:
Allow for Legitimate Movement such as 
a bathroom break, sharpening pencil and creative posture.
Desk Placement:
In front and not close together
Structure is essential!
Home
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