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Meta-analysis: parental interventions for preschool ADHD.

Jilian M Mulqueen¹, Christine A Bartley¹, Michael H Bloch²

¹Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.

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|September 28, 2013

Summary

Parental behavioral interventions effectively treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschoolers. This meta-analysis found significant benefits compared to control conditions, offering a promising alternative for young children.

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attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder behavior therapies meta-analysis parent training preschool children

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Child Psychiatry

Background:

Psychostimulants are common ADHD treatments for preschoolers, but side effects and parental preferences can limit their use.
Parental interventions offer an alternative treatment approach for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young children.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the efficacy of parent interventions for treating ADHD in preschoolers.
To provide evidence-based recommendations for managing preschool ADHD.

Main Methods:

A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials was conducted.
Searched PubMed and Cochrane Library for studies on behavioral interventions for preschool ADHD.
Primary outcome: mean improvement on ADHD rating scales compared to controls.

Main Results:

Eight trials with 399 participants were analyzed.
Parental behavioral interventions showed a significant benefit over control conditions (SMD = 0.61, p < .001).
This indicates a positive effect of parent training on ADHD symptoms in preschoolers.

Conclusions:

Parental interventions are an efficacious treatment for preschool ADHD.
Further research is needed to compare parental interventions with medication management.
Investigating the combined efficacy of parental training and medication is recommended.