Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The information provided below is not comprehensive, but rather provides a general overview of the most common associated features.

Treatment of ADHD is probably the simplest across the psychiatric disorders (if diagnosed correctly). 
 
Pharmacological 
 
Medication is extremely effective in the treatment of ADHD and starts working the same day (stimulants). In addition, stimulants do not have to be taken daily so the individual can take a “med holiday” on the weekends or over the holidays when focus and concentration are not vital.  
 
Behavioral Therapy to... 
 

• Improve your time management and organizational skills 
• Learn how to reduce your impulsive behavior 
• Develop better problem-solving skills 

• Cope with past academic, work or social failures 
• Improve your self-esteem 
• Learn ways to improve relationships with your family, co-workers and friends 
• Develop strategies for controlling your temper 

 
Treating Underlying Medical Causes 
 
Things that can impair cognition or executive functioning, often produce the same symptoms as ADHD.  
 
Cognitive Functioning 

• Attention 
• Orientation 
• Memory 
• Knowledge/Insight 
• Language 
• social cognition 
• Visuospatial skills 

 
Executive Functioning 

• Working Memory 
• Mental Flexibility 
• Self-Control/Self-Regulation 
• Planning 
• Future Thinking 
• Abstract Thinking 

 
Underlying Medical Factors 

• Developmental Disorder 
• Seizure disorder 
• Thyroid problems 
• Sleep Disorders 
• Brain Injury 
• Low Blood Sugar (hypoglycemia) 
• Stroke 
• Substance Use ​

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

Medication Management of ADHD

General Education on Psychotropic Medications

Education on other Psychiatric Disorders

​​If you would like to be evaluated for ADHD or seek pharmacological treatment.

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