Prescription+Medication+with+Exceptional+Children

There are over 20 million children world wide who are diagnosed with mental disorders and who are being treated by heavy doses of medication. Many doctors encourage parents to give their child the drugs where as the parent might not be fully educated on the risks envolved much less alternate ways of treating their child. Parents, educators, psychologist and pediatric officaials are taking sides on the debate of medication in children, more specifically exceptional children. Some strongly state that the medication and the false labeling has led to death among kids who are taking such medication, as well as alterting the personality and overall wellbeing of the child. The opposite side of this debate, individuals state that the medication is necessary and just like with 'baby asprian in adults' there are side effects and risks to be evaluated. Medication is most commonly given to children who are ADD/ADHD, however depending on the symptoms and challenges the child has their doctor might suggest antidepressiants or other medication that works in the same way. The information provided will allow for more indepth conclusions to be made regarding which side to take when raising an exceptional child!

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Ways to heal or maintain WITHOUT medication: > executive functions (ability to preform certian mental tasks). Encourageing movement within the cass room can allow for less problemmatic behavior and aid in getting the students attention onto one particular event. The neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin are lower in people with ADHD. Exercise works to improve attention by causing the release of these important brain chemicals, along with endorphins. Stimulants also work by increasing the levels of neurotransmitters. Exercise also wears you out so you can sleep better and focus more easily the next day. > Read more: []
 * Excersie- is excellent for ADHD children, it is low risk and has zero side effects. Excersie also improves


 * Some doctors and authors agree that providing your ADHD child with a balanced diet, limitied television and video game time as well as positive mannerisms can help the child have a positive image of themself and will then have a hightened motivation to focus.


 * Early identification and intervention is key when trying to determine whether or not to medicate your child or even which treatment option to take. Keeping strong contact with the family doctor and having a trusting relationship with clear communication is also important.

Benefits of Medicaton:
 * Traditionally, mental health treatment for children relied upon behavioral or talk therapy, often coupled with an attitude of "waiting until they grow out of it." However, treatment options have changed dramatically since the 1970s. For today's children suffering from mental or behavioral disorders, psychotropic medications can work miracles.
 * Antidepressants are the second largest group of drugs prescribed for children under 18 years of age. An earlier generation, tricyclic antidepressants, included Elavil and Toframil. The newer ones, are more easily tolerated, but have not been widely tested on children.
 * Depending on the condition at hand, medications that have been developed to treat them varry and all come with an individual set of sideaffects. Professionals and parents alike on this side of the debate agree that if there is question as to if your child needs treatment, you need to get more than one evaluation and overall double check so to speak.

This is an ongoing debate and the overall answer is there are risks for each situation, as a parent it is your responsibility to do your homework, find out what you feel is best for your childs wellbeing and your family. There is plenty of information out for the general public and ways to help you reach that decision. Some feel as if medication hinders the child espicially when the child is missdiganoised, others feel as if medication is the only way to get their child back.

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