How ADHD evaluation and treatment from our pediatrician in Tucson, AZ, can help your child
Your child deserves the best chance of success in life, and successful behaviors and habits begin very young. If your child is having difficulty paying attention, is losing things, or is constantly fidgeting, your child might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD. Our pediatrician can help. Dr. Joy Peskin at Desert Willow Pediatrics in Tucson, AZ, provides a wide range of pediatric services, including ADHD evaluation and treatment to help your child.
In addition to difficulty remaining still, children with ADHD often tend to:
- Perform repetitive movements like hand and foot tapping
- Have difficulty remaining seated for extended periods
- Run, climb, or do other activities at inappropriate times
- Blurt out answers to questions and talk excessively
- Have difficulty focusing on details
- Have difficulty listening and following directions
- Have poor organizational skills
- Frequently lose items
- Be frequently distracted or forgetful
If your child is demonstrating any of the behaviors listed above, your child should visit our pediatrician for an ADHD screening. If ADHD goes undiagnosed and untreated, the condition can have some serious consequences in school and beyond. These are just a few of the harmful effects ADHD can have:
- Poor grades
- Bad behaviors
- Difficulty keeping friends
- Belligerent, aggressive behaviors
- Mood swings, depression, and frustration
- Physical growth issues
- Problems sleeping
ADHD can be effectively managed and treated using several therapies including:
- Behavioral therapy with both child and parent, focusing on minimizing inappropriate, destructive behaviors.
- Lifestyle modifications include dietary restrictions like reducing sugar intake, increasing vitamins, nutrients, and exercise.
- Medication therapy including medications to improve brain function and increase the ability to focus.
You want your child to begin life with all of the tools available to succeed, including the treatment of ADHD. To find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of ADHD, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Joy Peskin at Desert Willow Pediatrics in Tucson, AZ. You can reach her in the office by calling (520) 751-4124, so call today.
