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
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
- DeviceCentral Executive Training (CET)
Central Executive Training (CET)
- BehavioralBehavioral Parent Training (BPT)
Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)
Location
- Florida State UniversityTallahassee, Florida