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Health Encyclopedia: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment

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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

The Latest on Alternative Treatments

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...Washington Post reported on alternative treatments for ADHD, partly because a new study was... Read more »

Poor Sleeping Habits

By ADDA , Health Expert

...a good night's sleep. . . Lots of folks with ADHD have sleep problems. (So do lots of other... Read more »

St. John's Wort and ADHD

By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...concerns about using stimulant medications to treat ADHD in young children. Parents sometimes... Read more »

Talking to Your Children About ADHD

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

When a child is first diagnosed with ADHD, it is natural for the parent to have questions. They may... Read more »

Social Skills for the Child Who Doesn't Fit in

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...fit in. And it does seem that children who have ADHD or other learning disabilities are more... Read more »

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ADHD: Highlights

...approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.Drug WarningAll... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Other Treatments

Other TreatmentsDietary ApproachesA number of diets have been suggested for people with ADHD. Several well-conducted studies have failed to support dietary effects of sugar and food additives on... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Management

Behavioral ManagementBehavioral techniques for managing the child with ADHD are not intuitive for most parents and teachers. To learn them, caregivers may need help from qualified health care... Read more »

Causes of ADHD

...imaging techniques shows there is a difference in the size of certain parts of the brain in children with ADHD compared to children who do not have ADHD. The areas showing change include:The... Read more »

ADHD: The Basics

...IntroductionAccording to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a legitimate psychologic condition.ADHD is a syndrome generally... Read more »

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