Abstract
The past decade witnessed an increased use of stimulants for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschool children. However, the reluctance of parents of preschoolers to place their young children on stimulants () coupled with the paucity of information regarding the long-term effects of stimulants in preschoolers makes the development and testing of nonpharmacological treatments for preschoolers with ADHD a major public health priority. This article addresses this issue. First, we highlight issues relating to the existence of ADHD in preschoolers as a clinically significant condition and the need for effective treatment. Second, we examine issues related to the use of pharmacological therapies in this age group in terms of efficacy, side effects, and acceptability. Third, we discuss existing nonpharmacological interventions for preschoolers and highlight the potential value of parent training in particular. Finally, we introduce one candidate intervention, the New Forest Parenting Package, and present initial evidence for its clinical value as well as data on potential barriers and limitations.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 142-153 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Infants and Young Children |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Apr 2006 |
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Keywords
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Behavior modification
- Preschoolers
- Psychosocial treatments
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Health Professions(all)
- Education
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
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Nonpharmacological interventions for preschoolers with ADHD : The case for specialized parent training. / Sonuga-Barke, Edmund J S; Thompson, Margaret; Abikoff, Howard; Klein, Rachel; Brotman, Laurie Miller.
In: Infants and Young Children, Vol. 19, No. 2, 04.2006, p. 142-153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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