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How to Manage ADHD in Children

Children with ADHD use two types of attention: automatic attention and effortful attention. Generally, children with ADHD use automatic attention for activities that interest them, while effortful attention is reserved for tasks that require effort. To manage ADHD in children, parents can set limits and give clear directions. Another useful technique is to "catch" children's good behaviour. Acknowledging good behaviour increases your child's expression of appropriate behaviour. Here are some additional tips: While identifying symptoms, the healthcare provider must consider three things before diagnosing a child with ADHD. First, they must determine if the symptoms interfere with the child's development and functioning. Second, they must be present before the child reaches age 12; most children are diagnosed during their elementary school years. Lastly, they must have exhibited at least two of these symptoms at least three times. Symptoms may be harder to disting