Table 2 Summary of CADDRA recommendations for non-pharmacological treatments for ADHD [107]
From: Adult ADHD and comorbid disorders: clinical implications of a dimensional approach
Psychosocial intervention or treatment | Key components |
|---|---|
Psychoeducation | • Strategy instruction (e.g. sleep management, anger control) • Self-talk development • Organizational skills development • Information on ADHD diagnosis, assessment, investigations, treatments, myths • Community resources and support groups |
Behavioural interventions | • Rewards and consequences (e.g. response cost, point systems, token economies) • Environmental management • ADHD coaching • Lifestyle change (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep) |
Social interventions | • Social skills training • Anger management • Supervised recreation • Parenting skills training |
Psychotherapy | • Self-talk strategies • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) • Interpersonal therapy • Family therapy • Expressive arts therapy • Supportive counseling |
Educational / vocational accommodations | • Academic remediation • Specialized academic or workplace interventions |