Researchers from University of Wales publish findings in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
2007 NOV 19 -- Fresh data on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are presented in the report 'Efficacy of the Incredible Years Basic parent training programme as an early intervention for children with conduct problems and ADHD.' According to a study from Bangor, the United Kingdom, "The efficacy of the Incredible Years (IY) Basic parent training (PT) programme for a community-based sample of families with pre-school children at risk of developing both conduct problems and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was examined Pre-school children displaying signs of both early-onset conduct problems and ADHD were randomly allocated to either IY PT intervention, or to a waiting list (WL) control group." "Child symptoms were assessed before and after the intervention Post intervention, the intervention group was associated with significantly lower levels of parent-reported inattention and hyperactive/impulsive difficulties, even after controlling for post-intervention changes in child deviance," wrote K. Jones and colleagues, University of Wales. The researchers concluded: "In addition, 52% of those in the intervention condition, compared with 21% in the control condition, displayed clinically reliable improvements post intervention, giving an absolute risk reduction of 31% and a number needed to treat of 3.23 Findings from this study indicate that the IY PT programme is a valuable intervention for many pre-school children displaying early signs of ADHD." Jones and colleagues published the results of their research in Child (Efficacy of the Incredible Years Basic parent training programme as an early intervention for children with conduct problems and ADHD. Child, 2007;33(6):749-56). For additional information, contact K. Jones, University of Wales, School of Psychology, Bangor, College Road, Bangor, Gwynedd, UK. The publisher of the journal Child can be contacted at: Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 9600 Garsington Rd., Oxford OX4 2DG, Oxon, England. Keywords: United Kingdom, Bangor, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Disabilities. This article was prepared by Mental Health Weekly Digest editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Mental Health Weekly Digest via NewsRx.com.
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