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Brief behavioral treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

A Cocciarella1, R Wood, K G Low

  • 1Bates College, Department of Psychology, Lewistown, Maine 04240, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Brief behavioral therapy significantly reduced impulsivity in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This short-term intervention involved behavior reinforcement, skills training, and parent education, showing promising results for ADHD symptom management.

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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Impulsivity is a core symptom of ADHD, impacting children's daily functioning.
  • Effective, accessible interventions for ADHD symptoms are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of brief behavioral therapy in reducing impulsivity in children with ADHD.
  • To assess the impact of the intervention on impulsivity at both home and school settings.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 7 latency-age children diagnosed with ADHD participated.
  • The intervention utilized a combination of positive reinforcement for appropriate behaviors and consequences for negative behaviors.

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  • Components included targeted skills training and comprehensive parental education.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant decreases in children's impulsivity were observed post-intervention.
    • These improvements in impulsivity were noted in both home and school environments.
    • The study demonstrated short-term efficacy of the behavioral approach.

    Conclusions:

    • Brief behavioral interventions show potential for reducing impulsivity in children with ADHD.
    • Further research with larger, more homogeneous samples is necessary to confirm these findings.
    • The findings support the utility of behavioral strategies in managing ADHD-related impulsivity.