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Director's Update

Formal Parent Training Effective To Treat Young Children With ADHD

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  • AHRQ comparative effectiveness review on attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) intervention and evaluation:
    • Approximately 5 percent of children worldwide diagnosed with ADHD.
    • Formal training for parents is effective and does not harm children age 6 and under.
    • Less evidence supporting use of drugs such as Ritalin to treat children age 6 and under.

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