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Current medications for the treatment of Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Author(s) -
Vaughan Brigette S.,
Roberts Holly J.,
Needelman Howard
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/pits.20425
Subject(s) - stimulant , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder , psychosocial , psychology , attention deficit disorder , psychiatry , psychological intervention , clinical psychology , attention deficit , methylphenidate , psychotherapist
Attention‐Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is common among children. Fortunately, ADHD is highly treatable with medication. The purpose of this article is to serve as a primer on medication treatment for ADHD for school psychologists. The article discusses the available stimulant and nonstimulant medication for the treatment of ADHD. Additionally, this article discusses educational implications of medication treatment in the schools. Psychosocial interventions will also be highlighted in this article given their efficacy when paired with stimulant medications for children with ADHD. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.