Studies have found that adults with ADHD naturally exhibit less mindfulness than adults without ADHD. The findings also suggested that mindfulness training may benefit ADHD individuals by improving attention.

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The goal of behavior therapy is to enforce a child's positive behaviors and habits, and try to eliminate negative ones.

For children younger than 6 years old, behavior therapy might include a therapist working with the child to learn new behaviors to replace the ones that cause problems. Part of behavior therapy might include "parent training" in behavior management. This can give parents the appropriate skills and strategies to help their child manage their behaviors.

For children aged 6 and older, several types of behavior theories might be utilized, including parent training strategies, behavioral interventions in the classroom, and organizational skill training.

ADHD: Behavior Therapy

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Mindfulness and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been tentatively shown to decrease symptom severity in adolescents who are on ADHD medication.  When used for ADHD specifically, this therapy consists of education about ADHD and skills training in areas such as organization and planning, distraction control, procrastination mitigation, and adaptive thinking.

CBT as ADHD Treatment for Adolescents

Parents of children with ADHD completed an 8-week program called the Group Triple P Positive Parenting Program via telehealth.  This intervention was found to improve child behavior and decrease parent distress, with effect sizes similar to those found in traditional applications of this treatment.  This study shows that telehealth is an effective alternative to traditional modes of parental training for families of children with ADHD.

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