Navigating the Challenges of Parenting a Child With ADHD

As a parent, you want the best for your child. Therefore, if your child is showing signs of ADHD in Pittsburgh, PA, it is time to visit Community Psychiatric Centers. Dr. John Carosso and Dr. Robert Lowenstein are experienced psychiatrists who can help you and your child navigate this diagnosis.

What Is ADHD?

The full name is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which can occur in adults too. You’ll notice your child is overly active and sits still for barely a minute. They have little impulse control and can’t pay attention, especially in a traditional classroom.

How Can a Parent Manage the Situation?

As a parent, you can seek professional help for your child’s diagnosis of ADHD in Pittsburgh, PA. One of the best things you can do is take the time to learn about this diagnosis. There are different treatment options and coping strategies depending on your situation. Children with this disorder need some predictable routine, whether it's nap time, school time, playtime, etc. 

As a parent, you may need to practice far more patience with children diagnosed with this issue because of their lack of control. However, you have experienced professionals such as the psychiatrists at Community Psychiatric Centers. Don't forget to include other professionals, such as your teachers, therapists, and other parents in the same situation, in your support network to help both you and your child.

How Can a Psychiatrist Help?

The doctors at Community Psychiatric Centers will handle your child’s case on a personalized level, as dealing with this disorder is not the same for every patient. Their solutions may include prescribing medication or supplements for your child. Certain stimulants, like amphetamine or methylphenidate, can energize the brain and help it pay attention more. 

They may also use neurofeedback therapy or repetitive magnetic stimulation through PrTMS. Neurofeedback therapy can help change behavior as it monitors and regulates brain activity. Doctors treating this condition use neurofeedback to bring the slow theta and fast beta brain waves to the right activity level.

Doctors may suggest lifestyle modifications, such as removing the child from a stressful environment and changing their diet. The psychiatrists help parents by providing behavior therapy for the child.

When you have a child with ADHD in Pittsburgh, PA, we have several offices that can assist you. Call the office at:

• Pittsburgh, PA, at (412) 241-5437
• Monroeville, PA, at (412) 372-8000
• Greensburg, PA, at (724) 850-7200
• Monessen, PA, at (724) 850-7200
• North Hills/McCandless, PA, at (412) 372-8000

Dr. Carosso and Dr. Lowenstein have provided expertise in ADHD management at the Community Psychiatric Centers for years and look forward to assisting you soon.