Efficacy of parent information sessions for understanding Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder children

Abstract

Background: The Complex Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorders Service (CAHDS) conduct caregiver information sessions across a number of different topics throughout each year. The aim of these workshops is to help caregivers better understand and relate to their child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The four workshops cover different topics related to ADHD, and are facilitated by related disciplines. The topics covered include; understanding your childs behaviour, family self-care and stress management, Social connectedness and communication, sensory processing and ADHD.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of the caregiver information workshops on caregiver belief in their understanding, use of strategies, and resources, to help their child with ADHD.

Method: Caregivers who had children with or previously with the CAHDS service were invited to attend workshops held throughout the year. Caregivers complete a feedback survey before and after the session, and the results were compared. Data was collected from 2016 to 2019.

Results: For each of the workshop topics, caregivers reported a weak to moderate improvement in their understanding, strategies, and resources for helping their children with ADHD. Significance and sampling issues are discussed.

Conclusions: Information sessions for caregivers present as an efficacious treatment approach in the understanding and support of children with ADHD.

Journal

Title: ScienceOpen Posters

Publisher: ScienceOpen

Publication date (Electronic preprint): 23 November 2020

Affiliations

[1 ] Complex Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Department of Health, Western Australia; Lawson Clinical Psychology

[2 ] Complex Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Department of Health, Western Australia

[3 ] Complex Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Department of Health, Western Australia; The University of Western Australia; Telethon Kids Institute

Article

DOI: 10.14293/S2199-1006.1.SOR-.PPKMCHM.v1

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