“Treatment for children and adolescents with complex ADHD should focus on improvement in function — behaviorally, socially, academically — over the patient’s life, not just improving ADHD symptoms.”
Psychosocial interventions paired with medication is the recommended treatment for children and teens with ADHD and comorbid conditions such as learning disabilities, anxiety, or mood disorders, according to new clinical guidelines from the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics published in theThese new clinical guidelines echo those of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which similarly recommends treating...
with a combination of medication and psychosocial interventions such as behavioral therapy, classroom-based management tools, parent education, organizational skills training, initiatives to improve peer interactions, and school services.
The evaluation should verify previous diagnoses and assess for other conditions; it should include a psychological assessment based on a child’s functional disabilities, and intellectual and developmental level.addressing behavioral, educational, and social success. Treatment of complex ADHD should also include coexisting conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder or substance abuse disorder, and focus on areas of impairment, not just reducing symptoms.Barbaresi, William J. MD, et al. “Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Complex Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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