[ADHD in preschoolers and early parent training interventions]

Area of Science:

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Pediatric Psychiatry
• Behavioral Therapy

Background:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with early childhood onset.
• ADHD significantly affects daily functioning and poses long-term burdens on families and societal systems.
• Parent training (PT) is the recommended first-line intervention for preschoolers diagnosed with ADHD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the clinical presentation of ADHD in preschool-aged children.
• To review the evidence supporting three distinct parent training programs for preschool ADHD.
• To focus on programs evaluated through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in Denmark.

Main Methods:

• Literature review focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
• Analysis of parent training (PT) programs specifically designed for preschoolers with ADHD.
• Inclusion of programs available and evaluated within the Danish context.

Main Results:

• Evidence supporting the efficacy of specific PT programs for preschool ADHD is presented.
• The review details the clinical characteristics of ADHD in this age group.
• Findings are based on RCTs conducted with preschool children.

Conclusions:

• Parent training programs demonstrate effectiveness in managing preschool ADHD.
• The reviewed PT programs offer viable, evidence-based options for clinicians in Denmark.
• Further research may explore long-term outcomes and broader implementation strategies.