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Show Riverwood Hospital has new program for children Riverwood Hospital's Children's Unit has recently announced 'the implementation of a " new specialized treatment program for children suffering from hyperactivity. hyperac-tivity. Research has demonstrated that a multi-modal approach to the treatment of hyperactivity has proven to generate the greatest success. Therefore, the Riverwood Hospital Hyperactivity Treatment Program will include such elements as: A complete physical examination to evaluate possible medical causes. A complete psychological evaluation to identify or rule out learning disabilities and other psychological problems. The use of medications (if necessary) monitored by psychiatrists that are in daily contact with the patient. Medication review and program decisions to be based on specific empirical gathered data, rather than on subjective evaluation. A dietary evaluation and food intake adjustments (if deemed necessary). Relaxation training using special equipment adapted for children. Programs to enhance a higher level of self-esteem. Behavioral programs that ad-dress ad-dress specific problems such as temper tantrums, impulsivity, peer relationships, coping skills, and other emotional problems identified in the evaluation process and during the hospital stay. Physical training to enhance coordination or other physical problems common with hyperactive children such as perceptual mote training. Programs to correct sleep disturbances. Continuation of an accredit academic program while in l hospital. A transfer of pertinent formation and programs to U school and home. Family and parent training "1 issues and techniques for worW with hyperactive children. A three month followup of clients after hospital stay has been minated. . . As part of the new special treatment program for hyper3 tivity, Riverwood Hospital w conducting workshops UirougW the month of October to W professionals and comrnunj mmembers come to a better derstanding of what hyperactivity" and how it Is best treated. For nj information, you may call wv wood Hospital at 377-4017. |
