"Ask Me Anything," 10 Answers To Your Questions About Adult ADD Treatment

Adult ADHD Treatment

Adults with ADHD have more trouble than children for a reason that is primarily safeguards from childhood that helped them overcome inattention and impulsivity so that they could fulfill socially-required, but routine demands of daily life are no longer available. Behavioral psychotherapy and medication can help.

Counseling for adults suffering from ADHD typically includes psychological counseling (psychotherapy). Cognitive behavioral therapy can be a part of the program.

Support Groups

Support groups can be a great source of comfort, as participants learn -- sometimes for the first time in their lives -that they're not isolated. add treatments for adults of these groups are led by peers but there are also national organizations that sponsor regional events for education and networking. ADDitude magazine offers a number of peer-support groups online to its readers. These include groups for newly diagnosed adults and couples with ADHD, intellectually talented adults, and those looking for employment.

Meetings are typically scheduled at times and locations, but online support groups are available to help people who have scheduling conflicts connect with peers across the country. A quick Google search can provide a wide range of virtual options and new groups are being formed every day as ADDA readers share their individual requirements and experiences. A majority of these groups are free however some charge a small fee to cover advertising costs and to pay speakers.