ADHD family therapy can involve attending therapy together with your child or separate parent sessions, depending on the age and needs of your child. This is because younger children may not be mature ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common chronic conditions in pediatrics. The short-term benefits of stimulant medication on the ...

Jennifer Fisher, M.M.S.c., P.A.-C. Contributor Jennifer is a board-certified physician assistant. She earned her bachelor of science in kinesiology at James Madison University, then went on to obtain ...

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in ...