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By Keath Low, About.com Guide to ADD / ADHD

What is Cognitive Behavorial Therapy?

Monday July 13, 2009
In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an individual learns ways of changing negative patterns of thinking and behaving and replacing these with more productive thoughts and actions. CBT can be effective approach for individuals with ADHD. But for those with more severe ADHD symptoms, it is often helpful to first stabilize symptoms and then begin CBT.

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