Empowering preadolescents With ADHD: demons or delights.

Area of Science:

• Child Psychology
• Clinical Interventions
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) impacts children's self-perception.
• Existing interventions may not fully address self-worth in preadolescents with ADHD.
• Theoretical frameworks like Roy's Adaptation Model inform empowerment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical utility of the Frame Model of Preadolescent Empowerment.
• To determine if the model enhances self-perception in children diagnosed with ADHD.
• To assess changes in self-worth following the intervention.

Main Methods:

• A pretest/posttest design was employed.
• The Frame Model of Preadolescent Empowerment intervention was administered.
• Participants were preadolescents diagnosed with ADHD.

Main Results:

• The Frame Model significantly increased self-worth perceptions.
• Positive changes in self-perception were observed in children with ADHD.
• The intervention demonstrated clinical utility for this population.

Conclusions:

• The Frame Model of Preadolescent Empowerment is effective in enhancing self-worth.
• This model provides a beneficial intervention for preadolescents with ADHD.
• Findings support the use of empowerment models in clinical settings for ADHD.