Treatment of Parenting Behavior With a Psychostimulant – a Case-Study of an Adult With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Författare
- Evans, S. W., Vallano, G., & Pelham, W.
- Titel
- Treatment of Parenting Behavior With a Psychostimulant – a Case-Study of an Adult With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Utgivningsår
- 1994
- Tidskrift
- Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
- Volym
- 4
- Sidor
- 63–69
- Sammanfattning
Describes the case of a 28-yr-old woman whose 6-yr-old son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Behavioral parent training (BPT) was recommended for the mother, followed by medication for the child. However, during BPT the mother was also diagnosed with ADHD. The mother was evaluated using a double-blind procedure with placebo and methylphenidate. The ability of the mother to monitor and manage her son's behavior was assessed using a self-monitoring form and daily interviews. Methylphenidate improved the mother's ability to manage her son's behavior consistently and reduced the severity of her other ADHD symptoms, including fidgety and impulsive behavior. The mother's perceptions of her parenting skills also improved. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)