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Lauren M Friedman1, Gabrielle Fabrikant-Abzug1, Lindsay C Chromik1
1Department of Psychology, REACH Institute, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85251, USA.
Parental ADHD significantly impacts behavioral parent training (BPT) for childhood ADHD. Addressing parental executive functioning and emotion regulation within BPT is crucial for improving treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Behavioral parent training (BPT) is a primary psychosocial intervention for childhood ADHD.
- Parental ADHD can hinder consistent strategy implementation, affecting child treatment outcomes.
- Executive functioning and emotion regulation deficits in parents with ADHD are key barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of parental ADHD on BPT effectiveness.
- To explore strategies for supporting parents with ADHD within BPT.
- To propose an intergenerational approach to ADHD care.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature.
- Synthesis of evidence on intergenerational ADHD transmission.
- Examination of current and novel interventions for parental ADHD.
Main Results:
- Parental ADHD predicts lower in-home skill use and reduced child treatment gains.
- Existing interventions for parental ADHD show variable effects on parenting and child response.
- Integrating parent-focused support within BPT is a promising direction.
Conclusions:
- Parental ADHD is a critical risk factor moderating BPT outcomes.
- Routine assessment and support of parental functioning within BPT are recommended.
- Future directions include CBT-informed strategies, digital tools, and tailored BPT for multigenerational ADHD.
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