behavioral programs can help create a more positive relationship
between the parent and child, help the parents better understand ADHD
and create lifelong skills for managing ADHD behaviors.

Questions to Ask a Therapist

When a child is referred for psychological treatment, parents may not
know what to expect. The following are questions parents should ask a
therapist to help understand the process:

• Why was therapy recommended?
• What should I expect from therapy?
• Who will be involved in the therapy? Is this therapy for my child or
  for the entire family?
• How often should my child be seen?
• How long is therapy expected to last?
• What are the specific goals of therapy?
• How can the results of therapy be measured?
• How soon can I expect to see results?
• How often will parents be updated on the child's progress?

Parents should ask for an initial consultation with the therapist to
go over these questions, as well as any additional questions the
parents may have. It is important for the parents to feel comfortable
with the process of therapy, this will help the children feel more
comfortable and gain more from the sessions.