Family Difficulties in Children with ADHD, the Role of Integrated Psychopharmacology Psychotherapy Treatment

Abstract

Children with "DHD and their families face many challenges. The chapter discusses these difficulties with a case illustration. The write up of the case will demonstrate the difficulties faced by children with "DHD and their families highlighting how the difficulties in the parents impact the child s "DHD symptoms. The case illustration will demonstrate how normal the cases can be, and often are missed or dismissed, yet it causes distress to the children and the adults. The chapter hopes to raise awareness that not only does the child needs assistance so do his/ her family members. Helping the parents will significantly aid in the progress of the child.

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