In elementary years, children with ADHD will be more fidgety and squirmy than their same-age peers who do not have the disorder. ... Actually, thinking about the potential outcomes of their actions before the fact often does not even cross their minds. ... In a small number of cases, ADHD does go away in adolescence or adult years. ... Often, the first treatment step begins with learning what ADHD is and what to do about it. ... Stimulant medications do not tend to help with symptoms of anxiety or depression. ...

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In elementary years, children with ADHD will be more fidgety and squirmy than their same-age peers who do not have the disorder. ... Actually, thinking about the potential outcomes of their actions before the fact often does not even cross their minds. ... In a small number of cases, ADHD does go away in adolescence or adult years. ... Often, the first treatment step begins with learning what ADHD is and what to do about it. ... Stimulant medications do not tend to help with symptoms of anxiety or depression. ...

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Do you remember the child who always interrupted when someone was talking? Do you remember how your teacher handled it? ... Other children may be slighted or do not receive the extra help that they need. ... However, just because a child has a hereditary tendency towards ADHD does not mean that development will occur. ... Writing directions on chalkboards, rewarding positive behaviors and tailoring homework assignments are among the most common. ...

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(c) Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. (d) Often does not follow through on instruction and facts to finish schoolwork, chores or duties in the workplace. ... (f) Often avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework). ... However, this does mean that it needs to be re-administered on a more regular basis than most drugs, usually every 3-4 hours. ... Dexedrine and Adderall are both slower to take effect but provide a longer beneficial period of 5-8 hours and therefore do not need to be administered...

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INATTENTION • Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work or other activities • Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities • Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly • Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions) • Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities • Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in task...

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