ADHD /  ADD

Alternative treatment

What is ADHD / ADD?

A great deal is known about treating childhood ADHD, and the research literature on adult treatment is growing. There have been numerous studies to investigate the efficacy and safety of a number of different treatments. Only three treatments have been proven to be effective for ADHD: behavior modification, medication, and the combination of the two. These treatments have been demonstrated to have short-term effects. No treatment has been shown to influence outcomes in adolescents or adults with ADHD over the long term. Other treatments, including individual counseling, play therapy, dietary interventions, treatment for inner ear problems, neurofeedback/biofeedback, perceptual-motor training, sensory integration training, chiropractic manipulation, pet therapy and others have no proven efficacy for ADHD. Academic performance of children with ADHD can be improved by using known treatments i

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