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2 papers

Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With and Without Medication for Adults With ADHD: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Mariya V. Cherkasova, L French, Cassidy A. Syer, Lorne S. Cousins, Harry Galina, Yasaman Ahmadi-Kashani, et al.
Journal of Attention Disorders Summary & key facts 2016 54 citations

This randomized clinical trial tested 12 sessions of manualized group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with individual coaching in 88 adults with ADHD. Participants were randomly assigned to CBT alone (n = 46) or CBT plus medication (n = 42). The combined treatment produced greater improvements in ADHD symptoms, organizational skills,…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Behavioral and Psychological Studies Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies

Coaching Vs. Self-Help for Parents of Children with ADHD: Outcomes and Processes

Zipora Shechtman, Tslil Baram, Azy Barak, Maly Danino

This review looked at 22 studies of ADHD coaching and focused on 19 that reported outcomes. Most outcome studies reported improvements in ADHD symptoms or in executive functioning, and some also reported better well‑being, satisfaction, and maintenance of gains. However, the studies were usually small, varied widely in who was…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
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