In this latter study , outcomes were better for girls and for children on medication .
Positive results on an inventory of child behaviour problems were reported for one small study ( n = 24 ) with the caveat that results were only positive when parent training was delivered to individuals and not groups .
Results for this outcome from a small study ( n = 24 ) suggested a long-term benefit for mothers who received the intervention at an individual level ; in contrast , fathers benefited from short-term group treatment .
Parent training may have a positive effect on the behaviour of children with ADHD .
It may also reduce parental stress and enhance parental confidence .
BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by high levels of inattention , hyperactivity and impulsivity that are present before the age of seven years , seen in a range of situations , inconsistent with the child 's developmental level and causing social or academic impairment .
Parent training programmes are psychosocial interventions aim ed at training parents in techniques to enable them to manage their children 's challenging behaviour .
OBJECTIVES To determine whether parent training interventions are effective in reducing ADHD symptoms and associated problems in children aged between five and eigtheen years with a diagnosis of ADHD , compared to controls with no parent training intervention .
A Controlled Clinical Evaluation of the Parents Plus Children’s Programme: A Video-based Programme for Parents of Children Aged 6 to 11 with Behavioural and Developmental Problems
This article describes the development and the clinic-based evaluation of the Parents Plus Children ’s Programme ( PPCP ) , a group-based video-modelling-assisted programme for parents of children aged 6 to 11 referred to a Child Mental Health Service with significant behavioural problems both with and without associated developmental difficulties . In evaluating the programme , a sequential block design was used to assign 74 parents of children referred to the service to the PPCP group ( n = 42 ) or the Treatment as Usual ( TAU ) Comparison Group ( n = 32 ) . Assessment took place before and immediately following the 8-week intervention for both groups and at 5-month follow-up for the PPCP Group . Compared to the TAU Group postprogramme , the PPCP Group displayed significant reductions in total difficulties and conduct problems as measured by the Strengths and Difficulties Question naire , decreased parental stress , increased parental confidence and significant improvements in parent-defined problems and goals . These positive changes were maintained at 5-month follow-up for the PPCP group , in addition to further significant improvements in peer problems and prosocial behaviour . The analysis also suggests that the programme is more effective for parents of children with behavioural problems only , than for those with associated developmental difficulties . The strengths and limitations of the study are discussed , as well as the difficulties of conducting practice -based research
In this latter study , outcomes were better for girls and for children on medication .
Positive results on an inventory of child behaviour problems were reported for one small study ( n = 24 ) with the caveat that results were only positive when parent training was delivered to individuals and not groups .
Results for this outcome from a small study ( n = 24 ) suggested a long-term benefit for mothers who received the intervention at an individual level ; in contrast , fathers benefited from short-term group treatment .
Parent training may have a positive effect on the behaviour of children with ADHD .
It may also reduce parental stress and enhance parental confidence .
BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by high levels of inattention , hyperactivity and impulsivity that are present before the age of seven years , seen in a range of situations , inconsistent with the child 's developmental level and causing social or academic impairment .
Parent training programmes are psychosocial interventions aim ed at training parents in techniques to enable them to manage their children 's challenging behaviour .
OBJECTIVES To determine whether parent training interventions are effective in reducing ADHD symptoms and associated problems in children aged between five and eigtheen years with a diagnosis of ADHD , compared to controls with no parent training intervention .