ADHD

ADHD - Best-Practice Intervention Strategies*

• Educate parents on ADHD management
• Increase parent/child symptom awareness
• Parental tracking of assignments, chores, and home responsibilities
• Rule out comorbid disorders
• Assess for possible presence of parental psychopathology interfering with treatment
• Take prescribed medications consistently and monitor for side effects
• Develop and utilize effective study skills
• Delay instant gratification in pursuit of long-term goals
• Develop increased anxiety management skills and self-confidence
• Develop effective problem-solving skills
• Increase verbalization of acceptance of responsibility for behaviors
• Identify stressors and emotions that trigger hyperactivity and impulsivity
• Identify constructive outlets for energy

* Compiled by Cenpatico from multiple sources; citations available upon request.
Last Updated 1/27/11