Patient's question:
A child in my best friend's family has been diagnosed with ADHD. He mainly exhibits constant blinking. They have been treated in the hospital and taken many medications, but the condition has not been effectively treated yet. Now, they don't know what to do. How can ADHD be treated quickly?Doctor's answer:
Hello, there are mainly two approaches: behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. The patients often have poor peer relationships, exhibit aggressive language and behavior towards others, and lack self-control. Behavioral therapy utilizes the principles of operant conditioning to provide positive or negative reinforcement in a timely manner, helping patients learn appropriate social skills and replace inappropriate behavior patterns with new, effective ones. Cognitive-behavioral therapy primarily addresses patients' impulsive behaviors, teaching them how to solve problems, identify whether their behavior is appropriate, and choose suitable behavior patterns.