How your pediatrician in Leesville, and Many, LA, can help if your child has ADHD.
Does your child act out or have difficulty paying attention to directions? If so, your child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. Fortunately, your pediatrician can treat ADHD, so your child can learn and do well.
Dr. Robert Crowe at The Pediatric Center offers a wide range of medical services for children, including treatment of ADHD. He has two convenient office locations in Leesville, and Many, LA, to help your child.
ADHD is a behavioral disorder that often goes undiagnosed because it can look like normal behavior. So, how do you tell the difference? According to the Child Development Institute, common signs of ADHD include:
- Difficulty staying still for long periods
- Frequent squirming or fidgeting
- Difficulty getting and staying organized
- Frequent losing or forgetting things
- Difficulty being attentive or listening
- Excessive talking or blurting out comments
- Inappropriate running or climbing on things
ADHD treatment begins with testing to determine if your child has ADHD, and then treatment begins with several steps, including:
Taking medications designed to help enhance brain function and ability to focus. Common medications include Adderall or Ritalin.
Behavioral techniques designed to limit aggressive, destructive, and inappropriate behaviors.
Lifestyle modifications including increased exercise and dietary changes including reducing sugar intake.
Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can have some harmful consequences which can continue into adulthood. Your child may grow into an adult who experiences:
- Learning difficulties resulting in poor grades
- Aggression and defiance toward others
- Destructive behaviors including drug and alcohol use
- Difficulty having close relationships with others
- Difficulty making and keeping friendships with peers
- Mood swings and depression
- Sleep disorders and insomnia
Don’t let your child suffer from ADHD when help is just a phone call away. To learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, call Dr. Robert Crowe at The Pediatric Center. You can reach him in Leesville, LA, at (337) 239-2207, or in Many, LA, by calling (318) 431-5100, so call now.