Program of Digital Accompaniment to Optimize Homework Performances and Increase Familial Quality of Life in 9 to 16 Years Children With ADHD

Randomized Controlled Trial for Efficacy Assessment of a Program of Digital Accompaniment to Optimize Homework Performances and Increase Familial Quality of Life in 9 to 16 Years Children With ADHD" - PANDA-H

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADHD) is a frequent pathology in children that has important consequences on schooling both in terms of academic level (due to the attentional disorder) and behavior (disruption of the class). ADHD also has an impact on family functioning, which can generate stress and family altercations. The homework period can be a particularly tense time and a source of conflict with the child, which has negative consequences on the family atmosphere, learning efficiency and of course academic success.

The investigators wish to evaluate an innovative digital device (a smartphone application) to accompany the child during homework periods.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients aged 9-16 years old with ADHD assessed by Conners 3 scales
• Parents and children giving informed consent
• Patients in follow-up list of participant centers
• Patients with unchanging care for the last 3 months (medication and therapy)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with severe psychiatric disease such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorders and suicidal behavior (all assessed by Child Behavior Checklist Scale)
• Patients with no smartphone or not easy access to smartphone (ie patients of social facilities, internship…)
• Patients with mild to severe mental retardation or that may obviously not be able to use the app
• Patients included in special program other the Care as Usual (defined in the ADHD French network) in follow-up list.
• Patients with Methylphenidate treatment or change of titration for less than 3 months.