Behavioral Modification for ADHD

With the topic of ADHD being discussed in class, I found it alarming that the prevalence of this disorder is 1%-7%. The likely hood that a typical classroom will or could have an average of one to two children per class who have been diagnoses with ADHD is significant. As the symptoms such as fidgeting, talking excessively, leaving the seat at inappropriate times and difficulty with turn taking not only affects that particular child but every child in the classroom. When researching this disorder, the popularity of prescription drugs was not unnoticed. I do feel that some children do require these medications. However, I don’t know if it should be the first option. As instant gratification is the easy road, it is not always the right one. Behavior modification is not something that will work overnight it takes time, consistency, and patience. Everyone who provides care for the child such as parents, teachers, and perhaps childcare providers, need to on board. Time will show gradual progress that can be noted; and side effects obsolete. With this being said classrooms should have the availability to be modified as well. Teachers aids, adjustable environment, and transitions, are all great ways to start rather than just settling with the option of prescription drugs.
As the prevalence is alarming so is the statistic that boys are three times more likely to have ADHD. As discussed in class, genetics may be a factor. I would believe that this would then be a lifelong disorder. I have always understood that ADHD has been shown to taper off as adulthood reaches or has their behaviors been modified?