Ontario students with ADHD have a much different experience than their American peers. One study is tracking these students and wants to understand their daily lives better. They are often prescribed certain medication that is rarely used to treat ADHD that has many researchers skeptical and willing to follow the ADHD study in full.
Ontario children and youth with ADHD often prescribed antipsychotics, study finds #adhd
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Treatment of Ontario students with ADHD Differs from American’s treatment
ADHD is common among both Canadian and American students in the classroom itself. These students did well and want to continue their education whenever it is possible. Teachers will be better able to help their students succeed with the right medication. The study could focus on outcome measures for students who are making progress towards a goal.
Key Takeaways:
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A study has found that many Ontario children with ADHD are prescribed antipsychotic drugs despite having no other mental condition.
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Up to 12 percent of children with ADHD have been prescribed these medications, which can have significant side effects like weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes.
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A better solution for these children is to go to psychotherapy, but waiting lists are long and the treatment can be expensive out of pocket.
