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Behavioural treatment recommendations in clinical practice guidelines for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a scoping review

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health

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Abstract

Background The extent of behavioural treatment recommendations described in attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines has not been examined. Method A scoping review identified eight agency‐based ADHD practice guidelines. Key components of behavioural treatment recommendations were summarized. Results All guidelines mentioned behavioural treatment as a consideration for managing ADHD, however, the extent to which they were detailed varied. Most guidelines provided lists of behavioural techniques but with minimal specifics regarding treatment delivery. Conclusions There is far less detailing of behavioural approaches compared to pharmacological treatments for ADHD. Greater detailing of evidence‐based behavioural approaches may foster improved delivery of high‐quality behaviour treatment.