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 .
Methylphenidate in aggressive-hyperactive boys: I. Effects on peer aggression in public school settings.
One of the least documented " known " effects of methylpheni date in hyperactive children is the suppression of peer aggression . In this study , 11 aggressive-hyperactive children received a low ( 0.3 mg/kg ) and moderate ( 0.6 mg/kg ) dose of methylpheni date and placebo for 2 weeks each under double-blind conditions . Children were observed in public school setting s during classroom seatwork activities , lunch , and recess . Results showed that methylpheni date suppressed nonphysical aggression ( p = 0.06 ) in the classroom , and a moderate dose decreased physical aggression ( p less than 0.01 ) and verbal aggression ( p = 0.07 ) on the playground . The effect on the rate of appropriate social interaction was variable . The majority of subjects exhibited either the same or higher levels of appropriate social interaction on the 0.6 mg/kg dose compared with placebo . In the classroom , both doses of methylpheni date also result ed in reduced levels of motor movement , off-task behavior , noncompliance , and disruptiveness . Teacher ratings of hyperactivity and conduct problem symptoms revealed drug effects , whereas parallel parent instruments did not
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 .