What are the benefits and drawbacks of adding behavioral therapy to a medication regimen for kids with ADHD?
What will be an ideal response?
The results of the largest studies have suggested that medication be the first-line treatment for ADHD in children. Adding behavior therapy provided a small additional benefit that was statistically significant. Thus, the best result overall may be from a combination of treatments; indeed, the best practices of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology recommended a combination of treatment for school-age children, adolescents, and adults. Survey data indicate that parents prefer behavioral treatments over pharmacological ones, but it’s unclear whether the combined treatment is preferred to one treatment type alone. However, research indicates that behavior therapy may work as well as pharmacotherapy only if it is continued over time. The additional expense and effort this entails may not be worthwhile for the very small additional benefit in effectiveness engendered.
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