If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, educating yourself about treatment options like medications and behavioral therapy will help you take control of the situation. If possible, schedule a meeting with your healthcare professional to discuss treatments and where you can find information. Also, don't be afraid to talk to your pharmacist, and ask him questions about the medications.

It is important to remember that the first medication used may not be the best one for your child. The healthcare professional might try several medications before the most appropriate one is found—a process that could take some time.

Also important is to follow your healthcare professional's treatment instructions because no matter how good medical or behavioral therapy is supposed to be, limitations can arise if the therapy is not maintained, or has not been well applied.