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Effective treatment for ADHD involves a variety of psychosocial interventions, even when medication treatments are also being used. The most important intervention is education of the patient and family about what ADHD is, how it impacts an indi- vidual, and what interventions are available for effective treatment. This education can help to correct prejudices and misunderstandings that may otherwise under- mine participation in treatment. Chapter 6 of this book provides useful information about talking with patients and their families about myths and facts about ADHD. This chapter begins with information about recently emerging changes in un- derstanding of ADHD that may be incorporated into education of patients, family members, and educators, as well as health care professionals and mental health providers. It is important for all those who provide support and treatment for those with ADHD to have accurate and up-to-date understanding of ADHD. The chapter then moves on to describe a variety of additional psychosocial interventions that may be utilized for treatment and support of ADHD in children, adolescents and adults. This chapter is not weighted with evidence-based recommendations as much as other chapters in this e-book. This is because, as was noted by Watson et al. 1 and by Barkley, 2 there is presently relatively little in empirical research literature or meta- ESTABLISHING A PSYCHOSOCIAL PLAN TO MANAGE ADHD Thomas E. Brown Ryan J. Kennedy 4