The ADHD Parenting Podcast 3. Evidence-Based ADHD Treatment: What Really Works for Kids
Mar 13, 2024
Hosts Ryan and Michael dive into effective treatments for kids with ADHD, unraveling myths about traditional therapy and social skills training. They discuss the limitations of methods like cognitive training and neurofeedback, emphasizing the lack of real-world benefits. Parent training and evidence-based practices are highlighted as crucial for success. Additionally, the hosts advocate for combining interventions and targeting executive functioning. Tune in for insightful strategies to help children thrive beyond the therapy room!
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Focus On Real-World Progress
- Shift focus from feeling good about therapy to measurable real-world progress.
- Ask whether fights, chores, friendships, and regulation are improving from treatment.
AAP Treatment Priority
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parent training plus medication management for kids with ADHD.
- For under six, start with parent training before considering methylphenidate.
Make Parent Coaching First-Line
- Prioritize parent coaching immediately after diagnosis to change home environments and reduce prompt dependence.
- Expect weekly child-only talk therapy to have minimal carryover without parent training.