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Treatment of ADD/ADHD
| Since ADD/ADHD is a chronic medical disorder that affects all areas of an individual's life, it requires long-term follow-up treatment that addresses all aspects of the problem. This entails using specific treatments that are designed to improve an individual's behavioral, social, academic/workplace, health and independent functioning. To be successful, treatment must involve the individual and significant others in his/her life such as parents, spouse, siblings and teachers. |
| The specific components of a treatment plan for ADD/ADHD vary among individuals dependent upon the exact nature and manifestations of the problem as defined by a thorough evaluation of the whole person at the outset. Most often, a three-pronged, multimodal approach to treating ADD/ADHD is recommended: |
| Counseling the individual. |
| This involves helping the individual to become more aware of his/her problem, to learn strategies for controlling and compensating for inattention, and to develop techniques for improved life problem solving. |
| Work with significant others. |
| This involves helping parents, spouses, teachers, co-workers and others to understand and accept the problem, to set realistic expectations, and to effectively manage difficult behavior. |
| Using medical therapy. |
| This involves using medication as an aide to improve attention and to make the individual more available for other treatments. |
| These three basic elements of treatment should be supplemented with other medical, educational, language and psychological therapies when indicated. All individuals with ADD/ADHD should participate in regular follow-up with a knowledgeable professional who can coordinate all aspects of their care, monitor progress, and assist the individual and his/her family in accepting the chronic nature of ADD/ADHD. It is critical that follow-up be conducted by a professional who is familiar with the various manifestations of ADD/ADHD and experienced in its comprehensive treatment. Learn more about how investing in effective ADD/ADHD treatment today pays off big time tomorrow. Download our Invest Now or Pay Later PDF. |
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