title: Efficacy of behavior management versus methylphenidate in a hyperactive child: the role of dynamics.
abstract: The case of a seven-year-old boy whose hyperactivity is of psychogenic origin is presented. A behavior management approach combined with a positive teacher-child interaction was found to result in better child behavior than was a methylphenidate regimen. The importance of the dynamics of the teacher-child interaction is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Baruch College.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rumain
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention / Q000187:drug effects; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D008774:Methylphenidate