A 10 year old child is always restless, inattentive to study and always wants to play outsite. Parents are extremely distressed. What would you adivise ?

Ans. is 'b' i.e., Behaviour therapy o This child has --> i) Restlessness ii) Inattentiveness iii) Uncontrolled desire to play outside o All are features of attention deficit hyperkinetic disorder (see previous explanations). Treatment ofADHD 1) Psychosocial treatment o The child and parents should be educated with regard to the ways in which ADHD can affect learning, behaviour, self esteem and social skills. o Goals should be set for the family to improve the child's interpersonal relationships, develop study skills, and decrease disruptive behaviors. 2. Behavior therapy The goal of behavior therapy is to identify targeted behaviors that cause impairment in child's life so that child can work on progressively improving his or her skill in these area. 3. Medications o The drugs used for ADHD are i) Methylphenidate (DOC) ii) Amphetamines iii) Atomoxetine