Question
How should ADHD patients be treated to achieve the best results?
Answer
The treatment for ADHD primarily involves two methods: behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Behavioral therapy utilizes the principles of operant conditioning to reinforce the patient’s behavior positively or negatively, helping them learn appropriate social skills and replace inappropriate behavioral patterns with new, effective ones. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on addressing the patient’s impulsive issues, teaching them how to solve problems, recognize whether their behavior is appropriate, and choose appropriate behavior patterns. For ADHD children, parents should establish a consistent schedule, set clear reward and punishment rules, not tolerate problem behaviors, and allow children to complete their homework in a quiet, private space, reducing distractions to promote the effectiveness of treatment.