ADHD and Drug Therapy: is it Still a Valid Treatment?
- 1 March 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Child Health Care
- Vol. 8 (1) , 69-81
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1367493504041856
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to discuss alternative treatments other than drug therapy for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) in educational settings. There is an increasing body of knowledge that supports interventions for improving cognitive outcomes without the use of medication. The article explores the risks to ADHD children, shows the potential linkage between gifted children and ADHD, explores recent brain research, and examines various alternative treatment options. Information is presented on alternative treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapies, educational interventions, electroencephalograph (EEG) neuro-feedback, and diet.Keywords
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