The content of the social skills interventions were comparable and based on a cognitive behavioural model .
The review suggests that there is little evidence to support or refute social skills training for adolescents with ADHD .
BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) in children is associated with hyperactivity and impulsitivity , attention problems , and difficulties with social interactions .
Pharmacological treatment may alleviate symptoms of ADHD but seldom solves difficulties with social interactions .
Social skills training may benefit ADHD children in their social interactions .
We examined the effects of social skills training on children 's  social competences , general behaviour , ADHD symptoms , and performance in school .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of  social skills training in children and adolescents with ADHD .
Effectiveness of a School-Based Multicomponent Program for the Treatment of Children with ADHD
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a multicomponent program for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) carried out by teachers in a classroom context . Dependent measures included neuropsychological tasks , behavioral rating scales for parents and teachers , direct observation of behavior in the classroom , and academic records of children with ADHD . Fifty children with ADHD participated in the study . The teachers of 29 of the 50 students  were trained in the use of behavior modification techniques , cognitive behavior strategies , and instructional management strategies . The other 21 students formed the  control group . Parents ' and teachers'ratings detected improvements in primary symptoms ( inattention — disorganization , hyperactivity — impulsivity ) and in behavioral difficulties usually associated with ADHD ( e.g. , antisocial behavior , psychopathological disorders , anxiety ) . Furthermore , the results showed increased academic scores , enhanced classroom behavioral observations , and improved teachers ' knowledge about the strategies directed toward responding to the children 's educational needs
The content of the social skills interventions were comparable and based on a cognitive behavioural model .
The review suggests that there is little evidence to support or refute social skills training for adolescents with ADHD .
BACKGROUND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD ) in children is associated with hyperactivity and impulsitivity , attention problems , and difficulties with social interactions .
Pharmacological treatment may alleviate symptoms of ADHD but seldom solves difficulties with social interactions .
Social skills training may benefit ADHD children in their social interactions .
We examined the effects of social skills training on children 's  social competences , general behaviour , ADHD symptoms , and performance in school .
OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of  social skills training in children and adolescents with ADHD .