#$%^&*AU2016208433A120160818.pdf#####ABSTRACT A method is described for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), by administering to the individual an anti-epileptic mood stabiliser at a dose which is 5 sub-therapeutic for mood stabilisation, optionally in combination with a psychostimulant. Also described is a method of improving reading comprehension and/or fluency in an individual suffering from learning difficulties which method comprises administering to the individual an anti-epileptic mood stabiliser. 8031821_1 (GHMatters) P90717.AU.2