I saw this today and its no secret that my son has Severe ADHD, and he took ritalin at a young age, and it did him no harm, so i have to ask why the fuss?
I understand people dont liek to give they're children tablets for the condition, but if that is the only way to help them concentrate in school, and interact with children of they're own age, and they're perants, why not give them the medication?
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The drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) should not be given to pre-school children, according to latest NICE guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, published last week.
Instead, healthcare professionals should refer parents to education programmes as the first-line of treatment. Trusts should ensure such programmes are developed by their specialist ADHD teams, the institute said.
However, methylphenidate is recommended as the first-line treatment for school-age children and young people with severe ADHD, but only as part of a 'comprehensive treatment plan that includes psychological, behavioural and educational advice and interventions'.
Dr Gillian Leng, NICE deputy chief executive, said: 'This guideline, which is published during ADHD awareness week, is the first guideline to address the diagnosis and management of ADHD within both clinical and education settings.
'At its heart is the recognition of the importance of establishing a multidisciplinary team, including the person with ADHD, their family and their teachers in order to help support the person with ADHD achieve their full potential,' she said.
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and has far as a multidisciplinary team is concered not all kids with ADHD react to that, they cannot be disciplined, they can be given boundaries and guidlines, but they need (not all but some of them) constant looking after for they're own safety and for the safety of others,
now people do knock drugs like:
Abilify
Adderall
Amphetamine
Ativan
Atomoxetine
Buproprion
Buspirone
Celexa
Clonazepam
Clonidine
Concerta
Cylert
Cymbalta
Daytrana
Depakote
Dexedrine
Dopamine
Effexor
Elavil
Fluoxetine
Focalin
Guanfacine
Imipramine
Lexapro
Lisdexamfetamine
Melatonin
Metadate
Methlyphenidate
Methylphenidate
Modafinil
Norpramin
Paxil
Pemoline
Provigil
Prozac
Risperdal
Ritalin
Seroquel
Strattera
Tenex
Tofranil
Trazodone
Vyvanse
Xanax
Zoloft
but for some people it is the last resort, like me i didnt want my son to be taking medications at such a young age, but they do work and they do yes have side affects, its just a case of finding the one suitable to your child,
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Now i have to ask kids are given medications on a daily basis for illnesses like Asthma, hay fever, and other conditions, not all kids need medications for Hay fever, so why dont people knock those drugs?
I understand people dont liek to give they're children tablets for the condition, but if that is the only way to help them concentrate in school, and interact with children of they're own age, and they're perants, why not give them the medication?
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The drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) should not be given to pre-school children, according to latest NICE guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, published last week.
Instead, healthcare professionals should refer parents to education programmes as the first-line of treatment. Trusts should ensure such programmes are developed by their specialist ADHD teams, the institute said.
However, methylphenidate is recommended as the first-line treatment for school-age children and young people with severe ADHD, but only as part of a 'comprehensive treatment plan that includes psychological, behavioural and educational advice and interventions'.
Dr Gillian Leng, NICE deputy chief executive, said: 'This guideline, which is published during ADHD awareness week, is the first guideline to address the diagnosis and management of ADHD within both clinical and education settings.
'At its heart is the recognition of the importance of establishing a multidisciplinary team, including the person with ADHD, their family and their teachers in order to help support the person with ADHD achieve their full potential,' she said.
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and has far as a multidisciplinary team is concered not all kids with ADHD react to that, they cannot be disciplined, they can be given boundaries and guidlines, but they need (not all but some of them) constant looking after for they're own safety and for the safety of others,
now people do knock drugs like:
Abilify
Adderall
Amphetamine
Ativan
Atomoxetine
Buproprion
Buspirone
Celexa
Clonazepam
Clonidine
Concerta
Cylert
Cymbalta
Daytrana
Depakote
Dexedrine
Dopamine
Effexor
Elavil
Fluoxetine
Focalin
Guanfacine
Imipramine
Lexapro
Lisdexamfetamine
Melatonin
Metadate
Methlyphenidate
Methylphenidate
Modafinil
Norpramin
Paxil
Pemoline
Provigil
Prozac
Risperdal
Ritalin
Seroquel
Strattera
Tenex
Tofranil
Trazodone
Vyvanse
Xanax
Zoloft
but for some people it is the last resort, like me i didnt want my son to be taking medications at such a young age, but they do work and they do yes have side affects, its just a case of finding the one suitable to your child,
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Now i have to ask kids are given medications on a daily basis for illnesses like Asthma, hay fever, and other conditions, not all kids need medications for Hay fever, so why dont people knock those drugs?