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My Child Doesn’t Need More Stimulation. So Why Treat His ADHD with Stimulants?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a crippling disorder with childhood onset. There are well-established treatments, including pharmacologic interventions that dramatically reduce the symptoms of ADHD. NYU Langone child psychiatrist…

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Treatments for ADHD: Medication, Behavior Therapy, and the New AAP Guidelines

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Tim Verduin PhD, Clinical Director at the Institute for ADHD & Behavior Disorders at…