Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad: Resultados de un programa de tratamiento cognitivo-conductual para niños con Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a self-management program for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The intewention combines the teaching of cognitive strategies, such as stepwise self-instruction, problem-solving, modeling, self-control, self-evaluation with behavior modification techniques, such as contingent reinforcement and token economy. The treatrnent was applied during three months, with children between 8 and 12 years, with one weekly session. Treatment outcome was assessed pre-treatment, post-treatment and ut follow-up one month ajier the program finished. The results supported the eficacy of a self-management program for children with ADHD; positive treatment effects were obtained with the measures of assessment employed.