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Behavior management for preschool-aged children

Amanda P Williford1, Terri L Shelton2

  • 1Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, 350 Old Ivy Way, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|September 16, 2014
PubMed

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Effective behavior management strategies for preschoolers at high risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) involve parent and teacher training. These proactive approaches, combined with strong adult-child relationships, improve child behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Behavioral Interventions

Background:

  • Preschool children at high risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often exhibit challenging behaviors.
  • Early intervention is crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and improving long-term outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize effective behavior management strategies for high-risk preschool children.
  • To review evidence-based parent and teacher training programs.
  • To explore multimodal treatments for ADHD in early childhood.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of behavior management strategies.
  • Analysis of parent training programs.
  • Evaluation of teacher training programs.
  • Review of multimodal interventions including social skills training.

Main Results:

  • Parent and teacher training programs are effective in improving child behavior.
  • Multimodal treatments combining various training approaches show positive results.
  • A strong adult-child relationship is a key component of successful interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Evidence-based behavior management strategies are vital for preschoolers at high risk for ADHD.
  • Integrated approaches involving parents, teachers, and social skills training yield the best outcomes.
  • Fostering positive adult-child relationships enhances the effectiveness of behavioral interventions.

Keywords:
ADHDBehavior managementEarly childhoodEarly interventionPreschool children

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