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David F Curtis1, Stephanie Chapman, Jack Dempsey
1Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. dfcurtis@bcm.edu
Family Skills Training for ADHD-Related Symptoms (Family STARS) significantly improved classroom behaviors in children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The 10-week intervention combined behavioral parent training and child behavioral activation therapy.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Behavioral Therapy
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly impacts children's classroom behavior.
- Effective, evidence-based interventions are crucial for managing ADHD symptoms in school settings.
- Combining parent and child-focused therapies may offer synergistic benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the Family Skills Training for ADHD-Related Symptoms (Family STARS) intervention.
- To assess changes in classroom behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD-Combined Type.
- To explore the combined impact of behavioral parent training (BPT) and child-focused behavioral activation therapy (CBAT).
Main Methods:
- A manualized, 10-week intervention (Family STARS) was implemented.
- Participants included children aged 7-10 diagnosed with ADHD-Combined Type.
- Teacher ratings of ADHD symptoms were collected pre- and post-intervention using a within-subjects design and analyzed with paired-samples t-tests.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements were observed in classroom externalizing behaviors.
- Significant reductions in attention problems were noted, with large main effects.
- The intervention demonstrated effectiveness in improving ADHD-related classroom conduct.
Conclusions:
- The Family STARS intervention, combining BPT and CBAT, is effective for improving classroom behaviors in children with ADHD.
- Combining child-focused behavioral activation therapy with behavioral parent training shows promise for ADHD treatment.
- Findings support the effectiveness and potential portability of this combined therapeutic approach for ADHD.
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