ADHD is best treated using a combination of different medical and therapeutic interventions, along with lifestyle supports. The combination of interventions and supports should be tailored to the needs of the individual.

Margaret H. Sibley, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and researcher at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital. She also has an adjunct appointment at Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. She studies executive functioning, motivation, and attention problems in adolescents and young adults. Dr. Sibley is the author of Parent-Teen Therapy for Executive Function Deficits and ADHD: Building Skills and Motivation, a comprehensive guide for professionals.