Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Abstract
This study sought to determine if children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have better long term outcomes when combined intervention (stimulant medication, counseling and environmental modification) are used rather than stimulant medication as the primary intervention. Conners' Abbreviated Parent Questionnaire and the Home Screening Questionnaire (HSQ) were used. The Conners' Scale gives a summary score or Hyperkinesis Index. The HSQ was developed to assess situational variation in children's behavior. The HSQ provides two summary scores. The number of problem situations is an index of the total situational diversity of problem behaviors for a given child. The mean severity score is an index of the severity of problem behaviors across situations. Children who received the combined intervention approach (44%, n=4) overall had lower scores for the Hyperkinesis Index and lower mean scores on the HSQ than children who received stimulant medication as their primary intervention (22%, n=2). The findings suggest that within this sample population, children treated with a combined approach of medication, counseling and environmental modification have better outcomes than when stimulant medication is used as the primary intervention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA239319
Entities
People
- Donna S. Field
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology