e. While there is more evidence for neurobiophysical and genetic involvement in the disorder, psychologically oriented etiologic models hold that family influences such as problems and conflicts lead to a chaotic, insensitive, and/or over-stimulating environment. It is also suggested that poor disciplinary actions and conflicted and tense family relationships may contribute to the development of ODD or CD in the ADHD child.
The American Psychiatric Association (2001) reports that there are many treatments available for ADHD. First, there are stimulant medications which are considered to be highly effective. The two most common of these medications are dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylphenidate (Ritalin) which alter activity in the frontostriatal brain region by affecting important neurotransmitters. There are also behavior modification interventions such as Parent Management Training
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