NIMH-funded project to evaluate the effectiveness of two psychosocial interventions for ADHD.
Offered through the CHOP ADHD Center under the direction of Thomas Power, PH.D.
What will participants be offered?
A 12-week training and education program that includes groups for both parents and children.
At least one meeting at school involving the child"s parent, teacher, and study clinician.
An optional trial of medication for treatment of ADHD symptoms (grades 2-6 only).
If a child has never had a formal ADHD diagnostic evaluation, the family may obtain one through the study.
All services through the study are provided to families at no financial cost.
Who is eligible to participate?
Families may participate if they have a child in kindergarten through grade 6 who is diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Children must also have academic difficulties, including problems with homework performance.
Additional Information
Parents, children, and teachers will be asked to complete tests and rating scales at several time point during the study.
Children will be observed in their classrooms by a member of the research team at several points during the study.
Study sessions are held at the CHOP ADHD Center offices at 3440 Market Street in Philadelphia. Sessions are typically scheduled fo the evening (most start at 6:30)
Recruitment of families through schools chould be conducted with the approval of the school"s principal.
School personnel-please contact the study research coordinator, Elizabeth Forrest, at 267-426-9357 or forreste@email.chop.edu to obtain a principal recruitment authorization form and study recruitment flyers. Principal recruitment forms should be faxed to 267-426-0100.
