Behavioral Treatment for ADHD
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Amazing medication guide
APA and AACAP
In addition to behavioral treatments, most children with ADHD will eventually need some form of medication. Get informed with this online pamphlet.
Many parents have valid concerns over long-term ADHD stimulant medications. If necessary, talk to your child's doctor about behavioral treatments supplemented with non-stimulant drugs.
The frontline of the war on ADHD
Frontline
Medications for ADHD generate billions of dollars a year for pharmaceutical companies. Are children being medicated for the wrong reasons? Be part of the discussion with this documentary.
Not your average video game
Healthcentral
Can a video game retrain your brain? Used in conjunction with typical behavioral treatments for ADHD, this therapy might decrease the need for medication.
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ADHD parenting guide
Helpguide
This excellent guide provides useful advice on caring for your child with ADHD; use it to help him be his best.
Life with ADHD video
Keeping Kids Healthy
Behavioral treatment for ADHD is only one of many topics covered in this video. Learn about children with ADHD and their parents, as well as healthcare professionals.
The doctor's cheat sheet
UpToDate
This up-to-date information on ADHD includes sections on possible causes, symptoms, medications and behavioral treatments.
This great video shows some of the success stories of people overcoming ADHD. The clip on Getting Treatment discusses both pharmacological and behavioral treatments.
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Behavior therapy at home
Athealth
All children, especially those with ADHD, need structure, positive reinforcement and consistent consequences for bad behavior. Read these tips for success.
Suit me up, Coach
ADD Association
This list of seven articles deals with coaching, an interesting outlet for combating ADHD symptoms in adolescents and adults; most coaches have struggled with ADHD themselves.
Treatment options
NIMH
A recent study showed that a combination of medical and behavioral treatment for ADHD was more effective than drugs or therapy alone. This fact sheet explains more.
This no-nonsense article concisely explains psychosocial treatment for ADHD and the necessary roles of the children, parents, teachers and therapists involved.
A short overview
Illumistream
This introductory video briefly lists all available treatments for ADHD, including stimulant medications, non-stimulant medications, behavioral therapy and parenting techniques.
Behavioral treatment overview
Healthology
These QAs shed light on all aspects of behavioral treatment for ADHD, from home and school involvement to the differences between treating children, adolescents and adults.
Therapies for adults with ADHD
Helpguide
Why go it alone? Increase your chances for success by taking advantage of all treatments available; explore your options here.
