Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Therapies for hyperactive children: comparisons, combinations, and compromises.

Carol K Whalen1, Barbara Henker

  • 1U California, Irvine.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

I (should) need a cigarette: adolescent social anxiety and cigarette smoking.

Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine·2012
Same author

Exasperating or exceptional? Parents' interpretations of their child's ADHD behavior.

Journal of attention disorders·2011
Same author

Dissecting daily distress in mothers of children with ADHD: an electronic diary study.

Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43)·2011
Same author

Effects of transdermal nicotine on symptoms, moods, and cardiovascular activity in the everyday lives of smokers and nonsmokers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors·2009
Same author

Atomoxetine versus stimulants in the community treatment of children with ADHD: an electronic diary study.

Journal of attention disorders·2009
Same author

Nicotine-induced brain metabolism associated with anger provocation.

Behavioral and brain functions : BBF·2009
Same journal

Effect of third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy in adults with acquired brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Effectiveness of stepped counseling on depression in distressed family caregivers of older adults: A randomized pragmatic trial (ReDiCare).

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Dysfunctional attitudes in cognitive-behavioral therapy and antidepressant pharmacotherapy for adult depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Complete delivery matters: Multilevel complier average causal effect analysis of universal mental health curricula in two randomized controlled trials in U.K. schools.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Investigating craving as an indicator of early response to buprenorphine treatment among adults with opioid use disorder.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
Same journal

Mental health benchmarks in the United States: An unheeded call to action.

Journal of consulting and clinical psychology·2026
See all related articles

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments face challenges due to child heterogeneity and research design. Multimodal approaches are essential for optimizing therapeutic impact and understanding developmental psychopathology.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Comparative studies on Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments are hindered by methodological issues and the diverse nature of ADHD.
  • The heterogeneity of children, research designs, outcome measures, and treatment response complicates direct comparisons of interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the methodological challenges in comparative ADHD treatment research.
  • To compare three major treatment modalities for ADHD: stimulant medications, behavioral therapies, and cognitive-behavioral/self-regulation therapies.
  • To propose a framework for comprehensive assessment and intervention strategies beyond single-best-treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review and comparison of existing literature on ADHD treatment modalities.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Identification of key factors influencing treatment efficacy and responsiveness.
  • Conceptual analysis of treatment characteristics and their implications.

    • Main Results:

    • Stimulant treatments (e.g., methylphenidate), behavioral treatments (e.g., contingency management, parent training), and cognitive-behavioral therapies represent distinct approaches to ADHD management.
    • A dozen critical 'abilities' (e.g., communicability, controllability) are identified as crucial for evaluating treatment strategies.
    • These factors shift the focus from finding a single best treatment to developing comprehensive, multimodal intervention plans.

    Conclusions:

    • The complexity of ADHD necessitates multimodal treatment strategies for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
    • Considering factors like communicability and controllability can refine assessment and intervention.
    • A comprehensive approach is vital for advancing theories of developmental psychopathology and therapeutic change in ADHD.