Table 3.

Clinical efficacy of the pharmacology therapy for controlling ADHD symptoms throughout development.

Drug	Clinical Efficacy	Developmental Stage
MPH	Inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.	Children and adolescents
MPH	Math skills	Children and adolescents
MPH	Motivation	Children and adolescents
MPH (Osmotic release)	Verbal fluency, selective attention, inhibitory control, spatial intelligence and working memory	Children and adolescents
MPH (long-lasting release)	Academic performance	Children
MPH	Control incidence and severity of ODD assaults	Young
ATM	Hyperactive/impulsive	Preschool child
Guanfacine	Cognitive performance, attention deficit, hyperactivity and working memory	Children, adolescents and adults

Main effects of pharmacological therapy in ADHD.