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Management of a hyperactive-conduct disordered child through correspondence training: a preliminary study
F A Paniagua1, P B Morrison, S A Black
1Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.
Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Correspondence training effectively reduced hyperactivity and conduct disorder symptoms in a young boy. The intervention also indirectly improved his academic performance.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Hyperactivity and conduct disorders present significant challenges in child development.
- Effective behavioral interventions are crucial for managing these conditions.
- Correspondence training offers a novel approach to behavior modification.
Observation:
- A hyperactive-conduct disordered boy participated in a study examining correspondence training.
- The 'promise-do' procedure involved reinforcing promises to inhibit target behaviors.
- Intervention was implemented using a multiple baseline design across various settings.
Findings:
- The correspondence training procedure led to consistently lower levels of hyperactivity.
- A significant reduction in conduct disorder symptoms was observed during treatment.
- The intervention demonstrated indirect positive effects on the child's academic performance.
Implications:
- Correspondence training shows promise as an effective intervention for childhood hyperactivity and conduct disorders.
- Behavioral interventions can yield broader positive outcomes, including academic improvement.
- Further research into correspondence training is warranted for clinical application.