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ADHD requires a multidisciplinary approach. There has to be a psychiatric team comprising of a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker and special educator. Stimulant drugs such as methylphenidate are used to control hyperactivity and increase children’s attention spans. If these don’t work, tricyclic antidepressants may be prescribed, depending on the child’s need. The need for medication needs to be evaluated yearly, and can be stopped if the child no longer needs it.

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