Managing Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Note: There are many differing views, even among doctors and other professionals, on the handling of ADHD children:

• You should observe for yourself which viewpoints better represent your experience in handling ADHD children;
• Different ADHD children are likely to display different spectrum of behaviours although there are common set of problems encountered by these children;
• The viewpoints stated in these FAQs are obtained from diverse sources and may not totally agree with the diverse viewpoints of different medical professionals.

1. What is Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
2. What is / are the cause(s) of ADHD?
3. Why do ADHD children "misbehave"?
4. Will ADHD children outgrow their problems?
5. How can I help the ADHD child improve his attention or concentration?
6. How can I better handle the impulsive behaviour of the ADHD child?
7. How can I better handle the hyperactivity of the ADHD child?
8. How can Ritalin help the ADHD child?
9. How can I help the ADHD child cope in school?
10. How can I teach or help the ADHD child to be better organised?
11. How do I teach the ADHD child how to handle difficult or challenging situations?
12. How I can better manage the social problem encountered by the ADHD child?
13. How can I help the ADHD child who is being bullied in school?
14. How can I help the ADHD child cope with his class work and homework?
15. How can I improve the self-esteem of the ADHD child?
16. How can I teach the ADHD child to be more self-reliant and responsible?
17. How can I teach the ADHD child to better handle his emotions?
18. How can I teach the ADHD child perseverance?
19. How can I help my ADHD child to feel that he is being loved?
20. How can I help the ADHD child to improve his handwriting?
21. How can I help the ADHD child improve his listening skills?
22. How can I talk so that the ADHD child will listen to me?
23. What roles can a father play in bringing up an ADHD child?
24. How can I better cope with the stress encountered with managing an ADHD child?
25. How do I resolve the differences between my spouse and me on how to raise the ADHD child?
26. What are some of the strengths that an ADHD child may have?
27. How can a person with ADHD succeed in today's competitive world?
28. What types of jobs or careers are suitable for a person with ADHD?
29. What Extra Curriculum Activities (ECA) or Physical Activities are suitable for the ADHD child?
30. What books are useful in helping me better manage an ADHD child?
31. What are the useful web-sites that provide more information about ADHD?
32. What can teachers do to help ADHD children?