While medication is effective for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially when combined with therapy, you can use therapy alone. One benefit of therapy is that your child is not bothered by side effects. Some of the most highly regarded treatments for ADHD, aside from drugs, include:
- family therapy
- individual therapy
- behavior modification
- social and educational groups
These treatments offer you and your child a chance to learn new strategies to overcome the trials and tribulations of ADHD. While this may seem appealing, know that the combination of medication and behavioral treatment is often the most effective way to deal with childhood ADHD. Talk to your pediatrician, child psychiatrist, or therapist to learn more about treatments available for you.
While medication is effective for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), especially when combined with therapy, you can use
therapy alone. One benefit of therapy is that your child is not
bothered by side effects. Some of the most...
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Nope. Like most things, there are alternatives. Effective non-drug treatment for ADHD includes behavior modification, family or individual therapy, and social and educational support groups.
