Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ABSTRACT

This article presents the knowledges regarding the evaluation and the management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Probably the most important components to a comprehensive evaluation of patients with ADHD, are the clinical interview, the medical examination, and the completion and scoring of behavior rating scales. The treatments of ADHD are followings pharmacologic treatment such as stimulants, atomoxetine, modafinil, and bupropionn, and non-pharmacologic treatment such as parental education/training and cognitivebehavioral treatment.