Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2008):

Evidence-based treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in a preschool-age child: a case study.

Full Abstract

This case study illustrates a behavioral treatment of "Peter," a 4-year-old male with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder. Multiple evidence-based treatment procedures were implemented, affording the opportunity to explore issues common to the clinical application of empirically supported interventions. Among the strategies utilized were behavioral parent training, school consultation and behavioral training of educators, school-based contingency management, and a behavioral daily report card. Numerous issues are discussed, including the limited evidence regarding interventions for preschool-age children with ADHD, factors influencing treatment planning and sequencing, collaboration with schools and parents, and evidence-based assessment of treatment gains.

Author information

Author/s: Verduin, Timothy L (TL); Abikoff, Howard (H); Kurtz, Steven M S (SM);

Affiliation: Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, New York University Child Study Center, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Journal of clinical child and adolescent psychology : the official journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53 (J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Apr; vol 37 (issue 2) : pp 477-85

Dates: Created 2008/05/12; Completed 2008/08/07;

PMID: 18470784, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adolescent Aggression - psychology Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Behavior Therapy - methods Child Behavior Disorders - diagnosis; psychology; therapy Child, Preschool Cooperative Behavior

Cooperative Behavior Education - methods Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Male Patient Care Team Personality Assessment Social Environment

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