Against the grain: A proposal for a psychosocial first approach to treating ADHD—the buffalo treatment algorithm
Book Chapter
Pelham, WE. (2007). Against the grain: A proposal for a psychosocial first approach to treating ADHD—the buffalo treatment algorithm
. 301-316. 10.3109/9781420017144-30
Pelham, WE. (2007). Against the grain: A proposal for a psychosocial first approach to treating ADHD—the buffalo treatment algorithm
. 301-316. 10.3109/9781420017144-30
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent and chronic mental health disorder associated with adverse outcomes through the life span. These include severe disruptions in relationships with parents, teachers, peers and siblings during childhood, academic problems throughout the school years, delinquency in adolescents, and substance use difficulties in adulthood (1). With a prevalence rate of 2% to 9% (2,3), it is one of the most common problems encountered in mental health, primary care, and educational settings. Further, the prevalence of ADHD is consistent with this rate throughout the rest of the world (4).
