Stimulant Medication Revisited: Effective Treatment of Children with ADHD

Summarizes recent findings from a meta-analysis on the use and effectiveness of medication as a treatment for ADHD. Expresses concern that teachers and parents may not fully realize that stimulants are still a crucial part of the overall treatment for these children. Concludes that psychological int...

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Published in:Reclaiming children and youth 1999, Vol.7 (4), p.230
Main Authors: Forness, Steven R, Kavale, Kenneth A, Crenshaw, Teresa Meade
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention Deficit Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Control Groups
Drug Therapy
Effect Size
Evaluation Research
Hyperactivity
Intervention
Parent Attitudes
Participative Decision Making
Stimulants
Teacher Attitudes
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Summarizes recent findings from a meta-analysis on the use and effectiveness of medication as a treatment for ADHD. Expresses concern that teachers and parents may not fully realize that stimulants are still a crucial part of the overall treatment for these children. Concludes that psychological intervention can be complemented with intervention using medication. (Author/JDM)
ISSN:1089-5701