Effects of maternal stimulant medication on observed parenting in mother-child dyads with attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder
- Författare
- Chronis-Tuscano, A., Rooney, M., Seymour, K. E., Lavin, H. J., Pian, J., Robb, A., … Stein, M. A.
- Titel
- Effects of maternal stimulant medication on observed parenting in mother-child dyads with attentiondeficit/ hyperactivity disorder
- Utgivningsår
- 2010
- Tidskrift
- Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology : The Official Journal for the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Psychological Association, Division 53
- Volym
- 39
- Häfte
- 4
- Sidor
- 581–7
- Sammanfattning
This pilot study of 23 mothers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their offspring with ADHD examined the effects of maternal stimulant medication on observed interactions. Parent-child interactions were observed using a structured protocol before and after mothers underwent a 5-week, double-blind stimulant titration. Despite dramatic effects of medication on adult ADHD symptoms, this small pilot and open label laboratory-based study did not identify maternal stimulant effects on observed parenting or child behavior. Given the documented impairments in parenting displayed by adults with ADHD, behavioral parenting interventions may be needed in conjunction with medication for mothers with ADHD to optimize family outcomes.