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Direct linkVirta, Maarit; Vedenpaa, Anita; Gronroos, Nina; Chydenius, Esa; Partinen, Markku; Vataja, Risto; Kaski, Markus; Iivanainen, Matti – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2008
Objective: In clinical practice, a growing need exists for effective nonpharmacological treatments of adult ADHD. The authors present results from a cognitive-behaviorally oriented psychological group rehabilitation for adult ADHD. Method: A total of 29 adults with ADHD participated. Rehabilitation consisted of 10 or 11 weekly sessions.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Rating Scales, Depression (Psychology), Cognitive Restructuring
Hervey-Jumper, Heather; Douyon, Karl; Falcone, Tatiana; Franco, Kathleen N. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2008
Objective: This literature review describes evaluation and treatment of minority youth with ADHD. Method: A search of databases for reports of ADHD in minority children was conducted. Results: Interpretation of behavior varies among parents, as does their trust in health care providers and school personnel. Parents desire to avoid stigmatization…
Descriptors: Stimulants, Trust (Psychology), Minority Group Children, Drug Therapy
Davidson, Megan A. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2008
Objective: ADHD presents significant challenges to adults. The current review's goals are (a) to critically examine the current state of knowledge regarding ADHD in adults and (b) to provide clinicians with practice-friendly information regarding assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Method: Searches of PsycINFO and Medline were conducted, and…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Rating Scales
Murphy, Kevin – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2007
Joe is a 25-year-old single male who has had problems with severe impulsivity, inattentiveness, focusing and sustaining his attention, easy distractibility, hyperactivity, a short temper, and school problems dating back to early childhood. These symptoms have resulted in marked impairment in academic, social, vocational, and daily adaptive…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Parent Education, Coping
Rostain, Anthony L.; Ramsay, J. Russell – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2006
Objective: Increasing numbers of adults are seeking treatment for ADHD. Pharmacotherapy is well established as the first line treatment for adult ADHD, although medications alone may be insufficient treatment for the myriad problems experienced by these patients. Few studies have examined the clinical outcomes of a combination of pharmacotherapy…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity, Adults
Kapalka, G. M. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2004
This study evaluated the effectiveness of eye contact in reducing ADHD children's problems with compliance. Seventy-six parents of ADHD boys between ages 5 and 10 were randomized into two treatment groups and a control group. Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed that, as hypothesized, eye contact was effective in reducing ADHD children's problems with…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Nonverbal Communication, Attention Deficit Disorders, Hyperactivity
