Intervening to Improve Communication between Parents, Teachers, and Primary Care Providers of Children with ADHD or at High Risk for ADHD

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Title: Intervening to Improve Communication between Parents, Teachers, and Primary Care Providers of Children with ADHD or at High Risk for ADHD
Language: English
Authors: Wolraich, Mark L., Bickman, Leonard, Lambert, E. Warren
Source: Journal of Attention Disorders. 2005 9(1):354-368.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Intervention, Caregiver Child Relationship, Parent Child Relationship, Teacher Student Relationship, Improvement Programs, Interviews, Parent Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Communication Skills, Communication Strategies, Program Guides
DOI: 10.1177/1087054705278834
ISSN: 1087-0547
Abstract: This study examines interventions designed to improve communication between individuals who take care of children with ADHD. A teacher rating of 6,171 elementary school children identifies 1,573 children with ADHD or with high risk for ADHD. Parent interviews and information from teachers are collected on 243 children who are randomized into treatment and control conditions and followed for 39 months. The interventions consisted of group workshops and single one-on-one tutorials with parents, teachers, and providers about the evaluation and treatment of ADHD that stressed the need for communication between the three parties. There are few significant effects on communication that are short lived. Results suggest that the interventions are insufficient to cause significant increase in communication. Future attempts to improve parent-teacher-provider coordination should be continuing rather than single-session interventions. (Contains 6 tables and 4 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 35
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ806965
Database: ERIC
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