Parents of children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) require lessons on how to cope with the behaviour of their youngsters, it has been asserted.

The UK's National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) states drugs should be avoided and not given to youngsters under the age of five.

Continuing, the body suggests teachers would also reap benefits from training to help them recognise and help children affected by the condition, the BBC reports.

Dr Tim Kendall, a consultant physician for Sheffield, also in the UK, tells the news provider there is an "over-reliance" on medicines.

"Quite commonly, people tend to revert to offering methylphenidate or atomoxetene. When they do that it's not always [good] because there's a good balance of risk and benefits," he adds.

Concluding, Dr Kendall asserts it is important to diagnose ADHD correctly, rather than label all unruly behaviour as being symptomatic of the condition.

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