Children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD face an array of cognitive and behavioral challenges. Response to these challenges logically requires a multi-faceted approach. Empirical evidence has demonstrated that medication is proven to be effective in the management of ADHD symptoms. Further empirical evidence has demonstrated that behavioral therapy is shown to produce positive, long-term outcomes for children and adolescents. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a focus on self-guidance and strategic problem solving has thus far been the most successful behavioral therapy approach to this population. However, studies are also showing that Group Play Therapy and Family-Oriented Therapy including parent training, are contributing significantly
