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Ask The Expert: Behavioral Therapy: What it is and finding a therapistAsk The Expert

Original Air Date June 6, 2017 | 2:00 PM


John Barton PhD, ABPP

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Do you have a child or adolescent with ADHD? Are you seeking treatment and don’t know where to start? Behaviorally oriented psychosocial treatments—also called behavior therapy or behavior modification—is a critical part of treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents. Learn how to identify behavioral therapy, what to look for in a therapist, and the steps to find a behavioral therapist.

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