ADHD can’t be cured, but it can be successfully managed. Your  child’s doctor will work with you to develop an individualized,  long-term plan. The goal is to help your child learn to control his or  her own behavior and to help families create an atmosphere in which this  is most likely to happen. In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a  combination of medication and behavior therapy. Any good treatment plan  will require close follow-up and monitoring, and your child’s doctor may  make adjustments along the way. Because it’s important for parents to  actively participate in their child’s treatment plan, parent education  is also considered an important part of ADHD management.