Fewer than half of children with ADHD receive behavior treatment. Why experts recommend it
The AAP says behavior therapy should come before medication for children under 6, while fewer than half of U.S. children with ADHD receive it.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends behavior therapy as the first treatment step for children younger than 6 with ADHD, advising that medication be considered only if therapy alone proves insufficient.
- Nationally, fewer than half of children with the disorder received behavior treatment in recent years, according to parent reports, despite evidence that such interventions build lasting skills children retain over time.
- Evidence from a 2024 systematic review in Pediatrics and a 2026 review in The BMJ confirms that CBT and parent training yield meaningful improvements for patients.
- Parents can support management at home by using short, concrete instructions like "put your shoes by the door" and using "Brain breaks" to Break Homework into blocks.
- Because every child is different, Experts emphasize that therapy works best as part of a broader, individualized plan; talking with a professional is a helpful first step for parents.
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