Usually, when treating ADHD, outpatient treatment is the first option to be considered before more intense levels of treatment. Outpatient treatment for ADHD, as well as parenting classes, can enhance the effectiveness of managing the symptoms and behaviors.

The symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause significant distress for a child and can be challenging for parents to be able to effectively manage. A child who refuses to comply with the rules or intentionally creates problems may be struggling with symptoms severe enough to warrant admission into a residential treatment program for ADHD children.

There are a number of different treatment methods used for helping children who are struggling with ADHD. Two of the most commonly used forms are medication and behavioral therapy. While ADHD medications can help reduce the symptoms of ADHD like  hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and impulsivity, these pills are not going to fix other issues such as emotional problems and social difficulties. Behavioral therapy is used in the treatment of ADHD because it can address specific problem behaviors through a variety of learned techniques.