Improving Parenting Skills for Families of Young Children in Pediatric Settings: A Randomized Clinical Trial

photo Disruptive behavior disorders such as Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder are common and stable throughout childhood. These disorders cause long-term morbidity but benefit from early intervention. While symptoms are often evident before preschool, few children receive appropriate treatment during this period. Group parent training such as the Incredible Years has been shown to be effective in improving parenting strategies and reducing children?s disruptive behaviors. Because they already monitor young children?s behavior and development, primary care pediatricians are in a good position to intervene early when indicated.

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Year: 2013
Bibliography: Perrin, E. C., Sheldrick, R. C., McMenamy, J. M., Henson, B. S., and Carter, A. S. 2013. (in press). Journal of American Medical Association - Pediatrics
Authors: Perrin, Sheldrick, McMenamy, Henson, Carter