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1. • • The good news is that no matter how overwhelming it feels, the challenges of attention deficit disorder are beatable. With education, support, and a little creativity, you can learn to manage the symptoms of adult ADHD—even turning some of your weaknesses into strengths.
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     Adult ADHD: Symptoms, Treatment, and Self-Help Tips

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   How can I help a child with ADHD?

   • For adults with ADHD, medicine is often the first treatment offered, although psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may also help. Looking after a child with ADHD can be challenging, but it's important to remember that they cannot help their behaviour.

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   How can therapy help treat ADHD?

   • As well as taking medicine, different therapies can be useful in treating ADHD in children, teenagers and adults. Therapy is also effective in treating additional problems, such as conduct or anxiety disorders, that may appear with ADHD. Here are some of the therapies that may be used.

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   How can I Help my ADHD brain?

   • Aim for varied activities that involve muscle learning and coordination, not just aerobic energy. Studies 8 show that martial arts, basketball, and dance have a positive impact on ADHD brains. 4. Buddy up. Working out as a family, or with a friend, increases the likelihood of sticking with a routine. 5.

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   Do ADHD symptoms improve with age?

   • The symptoms of ADHD may improve with age, but many adults who were diagnosed with the condition at a young age continue to experience problems. People with ADHD may also have additional problems, such as sleep and anxiety disorders. Many children go through phases where they're restless or inattentive.

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   How can psychoeducation help a child with ADHD?

   • Psychoeducation means you or your child will be encouraged to discuss ADHD and its effects. It can help children, teenagers and adults make sense of being diagnosed with ADHD, and can help you to cope and live with the condition. Behaviour therapy provides support for carers of children with ADHD and may involve teachers as well as parents.

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   Apr 8, 2024 · In other words, families can positively impact ADHD symptoms by modifying their environments in three simple ways: through sleep, exercise, and food changes. Here’s how to get started. The Power of Sleep. Adequate sleep is a huge benefit to your brain and body.

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   • Methylphenidate. Methylphenidate is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD. It belongs to a group of medicines called stimulants, which work by increasing activity in the brain, particularly in areas that play a part in controlling attention and behaviour.
   • Lisdexamfetamine. Lisdexamfetamine is a medicine that stimulates certain parts of the brain. It improves concentration, helps focus attention and reduces impulsive behaviour.
   • Dexamfetamine. Dexamfetamine is similar to lisdexamfetamine and works in the same way. It may be offered to adults, teenagers and children over the age of 5 with ADHD.
   • Atomoxetine. Atomoxetine works differently from other ADHD medicines. It's a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which means it increases the amount of a chemical in the brain called noradrenaline.

5. www.nhs.uk › conditions › attention-deficitAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) - NHS

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   This article is about Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which affects people's behaviour and can be diagnosed in childhood or adulthood. The exact cause of ADHD is unknown, but it has been shown to run in families and there are a number of possible differences in the brains of people with ADHD when compared with those without the con...

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   Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour, including restlessness and impulsiveness. Symptoms usually improve with age but many adults continue to experience problems.

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   Most cases are diagnosed when children are 3 to 7 years old, sometimes later in childhood or as an adult. Discuss concerns with GP if you think your child may have the condition or if you're an adult who thinks they may have undiagnosed ADHD.

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   The exact cause is unknown but it runs in families and there are differences in the brains of people with the condition compared to those without it. Other factors include premature birth, low birthweight, smoking/alcohol/drug abuse during pregnancy and more common in people with learning difficulties.

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   For children, appropriate educational support alongside medicine can help manage their symptoms; for adults medicine is often first treatment offered along with psychological therapies such as CBT which may also help.

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   ADHD symptoms can change over time. Some children find their symptoms improve as they get older, especially hyperactivity. However, challenges with attention and organisation may continue into adulthood. With the right support and strategies in place, people with ADHD can manage their symptoms well.

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   As an adult, you might be able to better adapt and cope with ADHD than when you were a child. Or you may find yourself hiding your characteristics (masking). This can make your neurodivergence seem less noticeable to others. Signs of ADHD in children. Adults and children with ADHD can have the same traits, but these may present in a different way.

8. www.verywellmind.com › tips-for-living-with-adhd8 Tips for Living With ADHD as an Adult - Verywell Mind

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   Feb 21, 2024 · Keep Things Visual. One sign of ADHD is forgetfulness. If something is out of sight, a person with ADHD may not remember it. Visual cues can keep important things at the forefront. If you need a regular reminder of something, keep it in a basket in a location you pass regularly. Keep a schedule where you can see it.

9. www.nhs.uk › symptomsSymptoms - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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   But symptoms of ADHD in children and teenagers often continue into adulthood. The way in which inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness affect adults can be very different from the way they affect children.