Young children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) do better with parental training, according to a recent report.
Children younger than 6 years do not benefit from prescribed medication to control hyperactive behaviour .
The report from the US Department of Health & Human Services found parents behaviour training is effective with no risk of complications for pre-school children.
The report recommends pediatricians consider advocating formal training in parent strategies.
Medication appears to be effective with older children.
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