ADHD is treated with a number of therapeutic approaches, including the following:

Behavior Therapy
Behavior Therapy is a learning-based approach that has been found to be helpful in addressing the behavioral issues that are frequently seen in children with ADHD. Problem behaviors such as noncompliance and defiance are replaced by more appropriate behavior. Behavior Therapy teaches children more desirable ways of getting what they want.

Parent Training
Parenting Training is a type of behavior therapy that teaches parents and other caregivers specific techniques for changing their child’s problem behavior. It is especially useful in dealing with tantrums, defiance, aggressive behavior, poor organizational skills, and school avoidance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that the way a child thinks and feels affects the way they behave. The goal of treatment is to help your child identify and change maladaptive thought patterns to they can cope more effectively with difficult situations. This approach may be especially helpful for older children with ADHD.

Supportive Psychotherapy
Supportive Psychotherapy focuses on providing emotional support to your child. The therapist will encourage your child to talk about their feelings, concerns, and problems. Parents of children with ADHD also can benefit from supportive psychotherapy.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific approach to understanding why children behave the way they do. ABA is a specialized type of behavior therapy that is used to replace maladaptive patterns of behavior with skills that are necessary for success in life.

Life Skills Behavioral Therapy
Life Skills Behavioral Therapy teaches children to cope effectively with the demands and challenges of life. Specific techniques of learning and training are used to help children determine and achieve personal goals. Life skills include decision-making and problem-solving, coping with difficult emotions and stress, creative thinking, and self-awareness.

Social and Interpersonal Skills Training
Social and Interpersonal Skills Training is a type of Life Skills Behavioral Therapy that helps children with ADHD learn conversational skills, as well as non-verbal communication through facial expressions, eye contact, and body language. Additional skills that children learn include active listening, behavioral self-control, and the development of empathy.

Behavioral Self-Management Training
Behavioral Self-Management Training uses specific methods of instruction and practice to increase independence and teach new skills. In schools, behavioral self-management skills enable children to control their own academic and social behavior, enabling teachers to devote more time to teaching. This training is also used to reduce anxiety, manage anger, improve relationships, and develop more effective organizational skills.

Medication
A number of medications are used in the treatment of ADHD. These medications are provided by a physician, or under the supervision of a physician.

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