Whenever there is a discussion on the treatment of ADHD, especially for children, the term “behavior modification” will normally come up. But less often do people explain exactly what they mean or how to go about creating an effective behavior modification program. This is a generic term for a system that rewards appropriate and acceptable behaviors in order to encourage more of the same. The focus of a behavior modification program is that positive reinforcement is more effective...
Read moreCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that analyzes the underlying reasons for certain thought patterns and helps people... Read more »
For some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, medication treatment is enough. Either their ADHD is mild, they have their... Read more »
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
You think you have ADHD. You have struggled throughout your life with paying attention and focusing. You have a need to be constantly... Read more »
For anyone with anxiety or depression, the term cognitive behavioral therapy is bound to come up. This type of therapy has been found to be... Read more »
Adults who have ADHD appear to benefit more from a type of cognitive behavioral therapy than from support group. In a 12-week study, researchers at... Read more »
Vision therapy includes eye exercises and perceptual training. It is sometimes also called optometric vision training and may include the use of... Read more »
for ADHD can be varied. There are behavior modification programs, counseling/therapy and medication. In addition, if you have co-existing... Read more »
Two new research projects will test behavioral therapies and computer games that measure brain activity to determine if either treatment can improve... Read more »
Traditionally, ADHD is treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy. Alternative treatments are any other treatments that claim to... Read more »