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Nonpharmacological Management of ADHD
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The document discusses nonpharmacological treatments for ADHD, such as behavioral treatments, dietary and nutritional interventions, lifestyle changes, electronically-assisted treatments, and complementary-integrative approaches. The document highlights the importance of considering individual factors such as safety, ease, cost, and sensibility when choosing a treatment. <br /><br />Behavioral treatments, including parent training, classroom modification, social skills training, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), are established treatments for ADHD. Dietary and nutritional interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, sugar restriction, artificial dye avoidance, and supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids and broad-spectrum micronutrients, have shown some evidence of effectiveness. Lifestyle changes such as exercise, sleep hygiene, meditation, and spending time in open green spaces may also be beneficial. Electronically-assisted treatments, such as trigeminal nerve stimulation and neurofeedback, show promise in reducing ADHD symptoms. <br /><br />The document emphasizes the importance of considering comorbidities and treating them alongside ADHD symptoms. It also discusses the role of genetics and environmental factors in the development and treatment of ADHD. The document provides information on how to access continuing education credits for attending the webinar.<br /><br />Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of nonpharmacological treatments for ADHD and highlights various approaches that may be beneficial in managing symptoms.
Keywords
nonpharmacological treatments
ADHD
behavioral treatments
dietary interventions
lifestyle changes
electronically-assisted treatments
complementary-integrative approaches
individual factors
parent training
classroom modification
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