| A | B |
|---|
| Parents should be counseled to | Be knowledgeable and educated about ADHD |
| Tests of executive funtioning | Directly tests frontal lobe efficiency |
| Cycle charts | monitor dosage, times of use and efficacy of meds |
| Prpper diagnosis | Takes time |
| Part of a the therapeutic team | Educated school personnel |
| Antipsychotic medication | used for extreme impulsivity |
| Short acting stimulant | Ritalin |
| Long acting; Ritalin LA and Concerta | 8-12 hours of efficacy |
| Vivanse | New drug with lower abuse potential |
| Vivanse | New drug with longer efficacy; full 12 hours |
