The results revealed that findings are becoming increasingly nuanced with variations in levels of evidence related to ages of the children and characteristics of the specific treatment .
In addition , we focused our critique on generalization of treatment effects across setting s and time and on sample diversity ( with regard to ethnicity and levels of parent education ) in relation to the population .
Children of parents with higher levels of education than average appear to be overrepresented in the literature .
The purpose of this research was to up date the series of articles on evidence -based treatment for children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder that have appeared in this journal ( Evans , Owens & Bunford , 2014 ; Pelham & Fabiano , 2008 ; Pelham , Wheeler , & Chronis , 1998 ) .
A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of a Computerized Executive Functioning Remediation Training With Game Elements for Children With ADHD in an Outpatient Setting
Objective : This pilot study tested the short- and long-term efficacy ( 9 weeks follow-up ) of an executive functioning ( EF ) remediation training with game elements for children with ADHD in an outpatient clinical setting , using a r and omized controlled wait-list design . Furthermore , in a sub sample , that is , those treated with methylpheni date , additive effects of the EF training were assessed . Method : A total of 40 children ( aged 8 - 12 years ) were r and omized to the EF training or wait-list . The training consisted of a 25-session training of inhibition , cognitive flexibility , and working memory . Treatment outcome was assessed by parent- and teacher-rated EF , ADHD , oppositional deviant disorder , and conduct disorder symptoms . Results : Children in the EF training showed significantly more improvement than those in the wait-list condition on parent-rated EF and ADHD behavior in the total sample and in the sub sample treated with methylpheni date . Effects were maintained at follow-up . Conclusion : This pilot study shows promising evidence for the efficacy of an EF training with game elements
The results revealed that findings are becoming increasingly nuanced with variations in levels of evidence related to ages of the children and characteristics of the specific treatment .
In addition , we focused our critique on generalization of treatment effects across setting s and time and on sample diversity ( with regard to ethnicity and levels of parent education ) in relation to the population .
Children of parents with higher levels of education than average appear to be overrepresented in the literature .
The purpose of this research was to up date the series of articles on evidence -based treatment for children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder that have appeared in this journal ( Evans , Owens & Bunford , 2014 ; Pelham & Fabiano , 2008 ; Pelham , Wheeler , & Chronis , 1998 ) .