title: The ADHD Clinic: a collaborative model of care.
abstract: Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common chronic and often life-persistent neurobehavioral disorder. At Children's Mercy Hospital, collaboration between a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and a behavioral psychologist, both of whom specialize in ADHD, allows the use of both medication and behavior modification which are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and which are equally effective as stand-alone therapies. Children who receive both of these treatment modalities also fare better than those who receive only medication in a number of areas. This article will describe our collaborative clinic model and will address considerations of parent preference about these therapeutic approaches.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Carla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Allan
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000628:therapy*; D001524:Behavioral Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015897:Comorbidity; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants