Parents as Friendship Coaches for Children With ADHD

Parents as Friendship Coaches for Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Many children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have problems with making and keeping friends. The current study compared the efficacy of two 10-week behavioral interventions for improving the friendships of children with this disorder. Participants were children ages 6-11 with ADHD and their families, who were experiencing friendship problems. Outcome measures assessed friendship quality and friendship behaviors at baseline (pre-treatment), post-treatment, and 8-month follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children who meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD
• Children who are have peer relationship problems

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, or active suicidality (requires other interventions
• Children with intellectual disability (may not benefit from the interventions offered)
• Children who are not on a stable dose of medication (this treatment may affect outcome measures)
• Children who are receiving other behavioral treatment or treatment for social problems (these other treatments may affect outcome measures).