Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment
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Help from many sources
Help Guide
Attention deficit disorder treatment plans do not have to include medication. Discover different types of therapy and other ways to help your child.
Behavior therapy
National Resource Center on ADHD
Behavior modification can help children undergoing attention deficit disorder treatment to succeed in school and get along with others. Read all about this important treatment.
All about alternatives
McLean Hospital
Curious about alternative attention deficit disorder treatments? Learn what to try and what to avoid, based on real research studies.
Early intervention
Lehigh University
A recent study of attention deficit disorder treatment of preschoolers found that behavioral treatment is effective. Read about the study and watch videos of the researchers.
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Dietary effects on ADHD
ADDitude
Learn the facts about nutrition and its influence on attention deficit disorder treatment with this straightforward article.
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No substance abuse link
Washington Post
Read about a reassuring study that showed that children who take medication for attention deficit disorder treatment don't have a higher risk of substance abuse.
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The treatment toolbox
NICHY
This great article presents four principal attention deficit disorder treatments as well as useful tips to help your child overcome ADHD.
How to get started
ADD Resources
Start managing your child's attention deficit disorder treatment today! From choosing a clinician to creating an effective treatment plan, this article gives great direction.
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Know the possibilities
AACAP
Proper attention deficit disorder treatment can improve a child's quality of life. This article introduces the many treatment options, including types of therapy and medication.
Stimulant therapy
ADHD News
Stimulant medications are a common component of attention deficit disorder treatment. Get informed about the issues to consider before you or your children take stimulants.
Treatment with non-stimulants
Cleveland Clinic
Doctors sometimes prescribe non-stimulant medications such as Strattera and antidepressants for treatment of attention deficit disorder. Learn their pros and cons and how these drugs work.
Discover what major research studies have revealed about different types of attention deficit disorder treatment. Article discusses behavior therapy and medications.
Read about the results of an attention deficit disorder treatment study of children ages three to five. Low-dose Ritalin helped with symptoms, but it also had side effects.
Develop a treatment plan
University of Maryland
Know what to consider when planning your child's attention deficit disorder treatment. Article focuses on combined behavioral and medication therapies.
Adult ADHD options
Help Guide
Discover the range of attention deficit disorder treatments available to adults. Page focuses on non-medical treatments, but provides links to medication information.

