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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
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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 »Infertility In Women: Diagnosis
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