ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) SERVICES

Often, ADHD is diagnosed by a child’s pediatrician or a child psychiatrist through the completion of standardized rating scales. For some children, a more comprehensive evaluation is needed.

Scroll through to if an evaluation is needed and learn how CPN can help.

  • An evaluation is recommended if

    1- Failure to respond as expected to medication or treatment

    2- ADHD symptoms associated with an underlying medical illness

    3- Learning problems, including possible learning disabilities

    4- The presence of other emotional or behavioral symptoms

    5- Language weaknesses

    6- Inconsistency in symptom presentation

  • An evaluation can

    1- Help to establish an accurate diagnosis

    2- Define a child's learning profile to assist in treatment

    3-Offer additional insight into treatment options

    4- Assist in monitoring response to treatment, including medication.

    5- Ensure that co-occurring learning disabilities or other psychiatric concerns are not present

  • Treatment services can include

    1- Individual Therapy

    2- Family Education and Counseling

    3- Stop-Think-Plan and other Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

    4- Parent Management Training

    5- Executive Functioning Skills Training

While medication is the AAP-recommended treatment for children with ADHD over the age of six, therapy can also assist in teaching the skills necessary to optimize a child's functioning across environments. For children under the age of six, evidence-based behavioral therapies are the first line of treatment.

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