Outcome of parent-mediated treatment of preschoolers with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.
Despite the early onset of attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADDH), there is a dearth of treatment studies with preschoolers with this disorder. Forty-six families with ADDH preschoolers were randomly assigned to either an immediate or a delayed group parent training program aimed at improving child compliance. Groups were balanced on demographic variables. Treatment outcome was evaluated by comparing the groups at pre- and posttreatment and 3-month follow-up on measures of parent-child interactions during free play, a compliance task, and parent-supervised activities, as well as on parent-completed Conners Hyperkinesis Index scores. Positive treatment effect was obtained on measures of compliance, parental style of interaction, and management skills. These improvements were maintained at 3-month follow-up. Evaluation of treatment effects on nontargeted child behaviors indicated no generalization.
Pisterman
Susan
S
Children's Hosp of Eastern Ontario, Psychology Dept, Ottawa.
McGrath
Patrick
P
0000-0002-9568-2571
Firestone
Philip
P
Goodman
John T
JT
Webster
Ikuko
I
Mallory
Risa
R
D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education*; D011897:Random Allocation