Evaluating the Efficacy of Sequenced Central Executive and Behavioral Parent Training for Children With ADHD

Florida State University

Summary

The goal of the current project is to combine two evidence- based treatments for school-aged children with ADHD: Central Executive Training (CET) and Behavioral Parent Training (BPT). CET is a computerized training intervention that improves ADHD symptoms and academic functioning by improving children's working memory abilities. BPT is a therapeutic intervention that improves family functioning and child oppositional-defiant (ODD) symptoms by changing parenting behaviors. Their combined use is expected to provide complementary and additive benefits, particularly if CET is delivered before BPT.

Eligibility

Age range: 8–12 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion: 1. Children ages 8-12 with principal ADHD diagnoses (via K-SADS); and 2. parent AND teacher ratings in clinical/borderline range based on age and sex on ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-5) or Behavior Assessment Scale for Children (BASC-3) Attention Problems/Hyperactivity subscales (i.e., 90th percentile or higher based on both informants). All DSM-5 ADHD presentations will be eligible. Exclusion: 1. gross neurological, sensory, or motor impairment; 2. history of seizure disorder, psychosis, bipolar, or severe dysregulation disorders that may interfere with participation (e.g., disruptiv…

Interventions

Device
Central Executive Training (CET)
Central Executive Training (CET)
Behavioral
Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)
Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)

Location

Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
clc@psy.fsu.edu 850-645-7423

Evaluating the Efficacy of Sequenced Central Executive and Behavioral Parent Training for Children With ADHD

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