Overview
The goal of the current project is to combine two evidence- based treatments for school-aged children with ADHD: Central Executive Training (CET) and Behavioral Parent Training (BPT). CET is a computerized training intervention that improves ADHD symptoms and academic functioning by improving children's working memory abilities. BPT is a therapeutic intervention that improves family functioning and child oppositional-defiant (ODD) symptoms by changing parenting behaviors. Their combined use is expected to provide complementary and additive benefits, particularly if CET is delivered before BPT.
Eligibility
- Inclusion
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- Children ages 8-12 with principal ADHD diagnoses (via K-SADS); and
- parent AND teacher ratings in clinical/borderline range based on age and sex on ADHD Rating Scale (ADHD-5) or Behavior Assessment Scale for Children (BASC-3) Attention Problems/Hyperactivity subscales (i.e., 90th percentile or higher based on both informants).
All DSM-5 ADHD presentations will be eligible.
- Exclusion
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- gross neurological, sensory, or motor impairment;
- history of seizure disorder, psychosis, bipolar, or severe dysregulation disorders that may interfere with participation (e.g., disruptive mood dysregulation, intermittent explosive, reactive attachment, substance use);
- intellectual disability or Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) short-form standard score \<70;
- conditions requiring acute intervention, e.g., active suicidality; and
- non-English speaking child or parent.
