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Assessment and Communication for People with Disorders of Consciousness
Published on: August 1, 2017
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AdCom study-adolescent communication group therapy for externalising disorders
Farzana Sadiq1, Aisling Mulligan2,3
1Dublin North City & Co CAMHS, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11, Ireland.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|August 19, 2019
Summary
A communication group intervention showed a small reduction in oppositional symptoms for adolescents with behavior difficulties. Further research is needed to confirm these findings in larger groups.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
Background:
- Oppositional symptoms in young people are linked to communication difficulties.
- Existing research on communication and social skills training for externalizing disorders is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a group communication intervention for adolescents with behavior difficulties, specifically those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- To collect pilot data on the intervention's effectiveness in reducing oppositional symptoms.
Main Methods:
- An eight-session group program was designed and delivered to eight adolescents aged 12-13 years.
- The intervention and challenges encountered during its implementation were documented.
- Pilot data on pre- and post-intervention oppositional symptoms were collected.
Main Results:
- The communication group program demonstrated good attendance rates.
- Pilot data indicated a modest decrease in oppositional symptoms across all participants.
- Challenges associated with running the group intervention were identified.
Conclusions:
- This pilot study suggests a communication group intervention may help reduce oppositional symptoms in adolescents.
- Further investigation with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these preliminary findings.
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