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Psychoeducation

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Appropriate for children, adolescents, adults
Education about ADHD is an important starting point in management.
The more patients and their families know about the disorder and how it affects them, the better equipped they will be to devise and implement management strategies that target their desired goals

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Behavior modification:

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Appropriate for children and adolescents
Now recommended by CDC as preferred treatment for children under 6
Parent/caregiver and teacher training in effective behavior-management techniques aims to reduce the problem behaviors associated with ADHD.
This is typically considered an essential component of a multimodal management plan for children with ADHD

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT):

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Appropriate for adults with ADHD
Skills-based approach can help patients change maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns that interfere with daily functioning

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Coaching or tutoring

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Appropriate for adults and some adolescents
Help patients learn practical life skills to manage the daily challenges of the disorder (e.g., being disorganized, forgetful, tardy)

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Social skills training

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Teach what to say when, in what context
Helpful for ASD especially but also ADHD, ODD
Group versus individual format

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Speech-language therapy

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Pragmatic language instruction for social situations

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School-Based Supports:

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504 plan

Individualized education plan (IEP)

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Accommodate

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Change the environment
Change expectations
Change the task

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Remediate

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Explain the rationale
Introduce new concepts
Teach new skills
Teach a process