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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment

Treatment


A combination of a psychostimulant, most commonly methylphenidate (Ritalin), and cognitive-behavioral therapy is proving to be the best option for treatment of children with ADHD.

In 1999, a large study compared medication, behavior therapy, a combination of both, and standard community care. While all four groups improved, medication -- when carefully monitored -- was more effective than behavior therapy alone, and its effects were similar to combination therapy. The combined approach, ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Frequently Asked Questions: ADHD in the Classroom
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...instructions at a time rather than a list of items to complete. Set limits and make sure the... Read more »

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Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...summer?   In the past, less was known about the long-term effects of ADHD medication. At that... Read more »

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Learning to Live With ADHD
By Deborah , Health Expert

...When she offered, “Maybe you have ADHD, “ I was completely taken aback. Although I knew what... Read more »

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ADHD at the Bike Shop: Looking in the Mirror
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...to express how relieved I was that I hadn't made a complete fool of myself, thinking I should... Read more »

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Ten Ways to Start the School Year Right
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...homework and study area at home. Whether your child completes their homework in their own room... Read more »

Health Guide

When to See a Doctor for your School Age Child with ADD/ADHD
...months.  Ask for feedback from their teacher or other caregivers, keep a log of how long it takes to complete homework, how often your child loses school papers or forgets to either complete or... Read more »
Hyperactivity
...for ADHD relieve some of the symptoms of hyperactivity, allowing people to sit still long enough to complete a task.  For some people, learning to live with hyperactivity is the best course of... Read more »
Diagnosis of ADHD
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first guidelines for diagnosing attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children in 2002. They include:Children between ages 6 - 12... Read more »
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...invasive testing.Medical History and Physical ExaminationThe first step in any infertility work up is a complete medical history and physical examination. Sexual technique and timing, menstrual... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments
...hands and feet. They perform a number of exercises to a rhythmic computer-beat. Training sessions are completed in 3 - 5 weeks. Some small studies have reported improvement in attention, motor... Read more »

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