Does Active Parent Involvement in Deliberation and Choice Improve Medication Persistence for Their Child With ADHD

Response Variability in Children With ADHD

The purpose of the study is to determine whether active parent involvement in deliberation and choice improves subsequent medication persistence for their child with ADHD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with ADHD based on DSM-IV criteria
• Enrolled in school-setting
• No learning disability
• No past use of psychoactive medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not meet DSM-IV criteria for ADHD
• Not enrolled in school-setting
• Presence of learning disability
• History of brain injury
• Past use of psychoactive medication