Hyperactive symptoms may become less severe during the late teen years and in young adulthood, although problems with impassivity and inattention may remain. Treatment Treatment for ADHD can include the use of medications and psychotherapy. Special education programs may be needed to help the child keep up academically, in part because children with ADHD frequently have associated learning disabilities. Between 70 percent and 80 percent of children with ADHD respond to medications, which allow them a chance to improve their attention span, perform tasks better, and control impulsive behavior. As a result, children get along better with their teachers, classmates, and parents, which, in turn, improves their self-esteem.
Psychotherapy enables children to cope with their disorder and the reaction of others to it.
An essential component of psychotherapy involves the work with both the child and the parents to develop techniques for behavior management.