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