Investigating the Relationship Between Parents and Their Children With ADHD and Conduct Disorder

Investigating the Relationship Between Children With ADHD and Conduct Disorder and Their Parents in Reduction of Symptoms

This study aims to uncover mechanisms of action underlying any long-term change in youth antisocial behavior by considering the role of child and family characteristics as mediators and moderators of change. The study design is qualitative interviews to be conducted face-to-face with parents of children previously diagnosed with Conduct Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) but no longer meet diagnostic criteria. Questions will be asked to understand participants' parenting experience over time (before, during and after their children's treatment).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parents of children who participated in previous study "Supplements and Social Skills Intervention" conducted by Singapore Institute of Mental Health Child Guidance Clinic.
• Children no longer meet the criteria for Conduct Disorder and ADHD, as measured by Antisocial Process Screening Device (APSD) Callous-Unemotional score of 7 or less, and who do not meet the cut-off for rule-breaking and aggressive behavior determined by Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). These data were collected from a previous study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who still meet the requirements of Conduct Disorder and ADHD as defined above.
• Parents who did not indicate that they wish to be contacted for follow-up studies.