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Treatment for ADHD is not limited to medication. The HAS recommends a comprehensive approach, starting with non-drug interventions. Here are the main options and their place. Understanding these options helps you build, together with the doctor, support that suits your child.
The treatment of ADHD aims to reduce symptoms and their consequences, and to help the child function better at home, at school and with others. It is tailored to each child. The goals are set together with the child and their family.
This topic is covered in more detail on our page What is ADHD.
The HAS recommends psychoeducation as a first-line intervention: structured information about ADHD, to help the child and their parents understand the disorder and better manage its impact. It also helps to take the sting out of the diagnosis.
You will find more details in the article Explaining ADHD to your child.
Parent skills training programmes help parents better manage difficult behaviour and build up their child’s self-esteem. These programmes are often offered in groups.
Our article Parent guidance and ADHD expands on this advice.
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Adjustments in class and for assessments help the child keep up and show their skills. They can be formalised in a PAP.
To find out more, see School adjustments for ADHD.
Cognitive behavioural therapies can help the child, and especially the adolescent, develop strategies to better manage their difficulties and emotions. These therapies are adapted to the child’s age.
The article CBT and ADHD covers this question in detail.
As a supplement, if needed and depending on the severity of the disorder, medication may be prescribed. In France, methylphenidate is the reference treatment, from the age of 6. It is subject to regular medical monitoring.
This point is explained step by step in Drug treatment for ADHD: parents’ questions.
According to the HAS, several approaches are not recommended for ADHD in children, including neurofeedback, computerised cognitive training, mindfulness programmes and psychoanalysis. If in doubt about a method, talk to the doctor.
To go further, read our article Neurofeedback and ADHD.
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With a comprehensive approach that starts with non-drug interventions. A comprehensive approach.
No, it is offered as a supplement depending on the severity of the disorder. Psychoeducation comes first.
Neurofeedback, computerised cognitive training, mindfulness and psychoanalysis according to the HAS. Medication as a supplement if needed.
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