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Written by HealthyPlace.com Staff Writer
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Jan 05, 2009 |
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The most effective form of treatment for children, adolescents and adults with ADHD involves ADHD medications and behavior therapy.
There is no cure for ADHD. However, treatment can help control the symptoms of ADHD -- inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness -- and improve the ability for children, teens and adults to cope better in school, work and in social situations.
ADHD Treatment for Children and Adolescents
The most effective form of treatment for children and adolescents with ADHD is multidisciplinary treatment. That means that the treatment includes multiple elements which work best together and support each other. They are various interventions that reinforce each other and produce the best outcomes for children and adolescents with ADHD. The elements of this approach include:
- Parent and child education about diagnosis and treatment
- Specific behavior management techniques
- Medication
Working closely with health care providers and school personnel, treatment should be tailored to the unique needs of each child and family.
Treatment for ADHD Adults
Adults with ADHD also benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to treatment that includes:
- Counseling to learn skills and coping strategies to help in everyday life
- Medication
- Support and education
next: ADHD Treatment Overview: Medications
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Last Updated( Sep 23, 2009 )
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reviewed by: Harry Croft, MD
Psychiatrist, HealthyPlace.com Medical Director
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