--- title: "Guest Post: Center for ADHD in Denmark | The Incredible Years® Blog" description: The Center for ADHD in Denmark implements IY® Parent Training for children with ADHD and related behavioral issues. Guest post by Tea Trillingsgaard. --- ## Incredible Years Blog Check out our blog for social-emotional learning articles, news, and more! **The Center for ADHD in Denmark implements Incredible Years® Parent Training** Guest post by Tea Trillingsgaard [![Untitled-1](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled-12-Jul-26-2023-09-24-57-9728-PM.jpg)](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled-12-Jul-26-2023-09-24-58-9103-PM.jpg) **No cost and no entry conditions** In Aarhus, Denmark, the [Center for ADHD](http://www.adhdcenter.dk/) invites parents of young children with ADHD or related behavioral difficulties to attend the Incredible Years® Parent Training program at no cost and with no need of referral or diagnosis. And this approach works! **Effective strategy** Results from a new research study in press in [Scandinavian Journal of Psychology](http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-SJOP.html)[[1]](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark#_ftn1) show that Danish parents who self-refer to free parent training have children with symptom levels similar to those found diagnosed ADHD samples. Furthermore, when benchmarking results from the Danish program against comparable studies by Carolyn Webster-Stratton and her colleagues[[2]](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark#_ftn2) in recent US studies, the Danish version was as effective with regard to reducing ADHD symptoms, reducing disruptive behavior, and enhancing positive parenting practices. (Find links to articles at the end of this post.) [![Untitled-2](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled-2-Jul-26-2023-09-24-57-7219-PM.jpg)](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled-2-Jul-26-2023-09-25-00-0715-PM.jpg) **The story of Center for ADHD** The Center for ADHD was founded in 2010 by Agnete Kirk Thinggaard, a MsO psychologist and member of the [LEGO family](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Group), who wished to reduce long wait lists for diagnostic evaluation and increase easy access to parenting support for families of young children struggling with ADHD or related behavioral difficulties. Agnete Kirk Thinggaard also serves on the board of Edith and Godtfred Kirk Christansens Foundation, which supports the center. **What else is going on?** The staff at Center for ADHD consists of a secretary and six psychologists who, in addition to conducting [The Incredible Years® Basic program](https://incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/preschool-basic-curriculum/), train and supervise teachers, day care providers, education and social workers and others working with children with ADHD or related behavioral difficulties. Center for ADHD is continually collaborating on research projects carried out at the Aarhus University. [![Center for ADHD Staff](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/denmarkgroup2-Jul-26-2023-09-24-59-1614-PM.jpg)](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/denmarkgroup2-Jul-26-2023-09-24-59-7533-PM.jpg) The staff at the Center for ADHD, saying hello from Denmark! [[1]](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark#_ftnref1) Trillingsgaard, Trillingsgaard, & Webster-Stratton (in press). Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. [Click here to read article.](http://67.199.123.90/library/items/Assessing-the-effectiveness-ADHD-2014.pdf) [[2]](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark#_ftnref2) Webster-Stratton, Reid & Beauchaine (2011; 2012):[ Click here to read article.](http://67.199.123.90/library/items/treatment-ADHD-and-ODD-in-preschoolers_8-10.pdf) ### Share this: - [Twitter](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark/?share=twitter&nb=1) - [Facebook](https://incredibleyearsblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/guest-post-center-for-adhd-in-denmark/?share=facebook&nb=1) ### Like this: Like Loading... ### *Related* ## [ Evidence-Based Early Intervention Training for UK Workforces ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/evidence-based-early-intervention-training) [![](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Incredible%20Years-%20Resources%20and%20Files/Images/pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/evidence-based-early-intervention-training) ## [ SEND Parenting Support: Evidence-Based Help for Families ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/send-parenting-support) [![](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Incredible%20Years-%20Resources%20and%20Files/Images/pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/send-parenting-support) ## [ Early Childhood Evidence-Based Programs: Modernizing Materials While Protecting Fidelity ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/early-childhood-evidence-based-programs) [![](https://shop.incredibleyears.com/cdn/shop/collections/parent_collection_cropped_2000x.png?v=1669142250%20450w%20}}) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/early-childhood-evidence-based-programs) ## [ School Readiness Programmes for Best Start in Life UK ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/school-readiness-programmes-uk) [![](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Incredible%20Years-%20Resources%20and%20Files/Images/pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/school-readiness-programmes-uk) ## [ Incredible Years Parent Feedback: What UK Families Say ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/incredible-years-uk-parent-feedback) [![](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Incredible%20Years-%20Resources%20and%20Files/Images/pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/incredible-years-uk-parent-feedback) ## [ Incredible Years Implementation: First 100 Days Guide ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/best-start-implementation-uk) [![](https://www.incredibleyears.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Incredible%20Years-%20Resources%20and%20Files/Images/pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg?width=450&height=337&name=pyramidPowerPoint%20-%20for%20Trauma%20focus%20article%20V3.jpg) ](https://www.incredibleyears.com/blog/best-start-implementation-uk) ### Posts by Tag - 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And this approach works! Effective strategy Results from a new research study in press in Scandinavian Journal of Psychology[1] show that Danish parents who self-refer to free parent training have children with symptom levels similar to those found diagnosed ADHD samples. Furthermore, when benchmarking results from the Danish program against comparable studies by Carolyn Webster-Stratton and her colleagues[2] in recent US studies, the Danish version was as effective with regard to reducing ADHD symptoms, reducing disruptive behavior, and enhancing positive parenting practices. (Find links to articles at the end of this post.) The story of Center for ADHD The Center for ADHD was founded in 2010 by Agnete Kirk Thinggaard, a MsO psychologist and member of the LEGO family, who wished to reduce long wait lists for diagnostic evaluation and increase easy access to parenting support for families of young children struggling with ADHD or related behavioral difficulties. Agnete Kirk Thinggaard also serves on the board of Edith and Godtfred Kirk Christansens Foundation, which supports the center. What else is going on? The staff at Center for ADHD consists of a secretary and six psychologists who, in addition to conducting The Incredible Years® Basic program, train and supervise teachers, day care providers, education and social workers and others working with children with ADHD or related behavioral difficulties. Center for ADHD is continually collaborating on research projects carried out at the Aarhus University. The staff at the Center for ADHD, saying hello from Denmark! [1] Trillingsgaard, Trillingsgaard, & Webster-Stratton (in press). Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. Click here to read article. [2] Webster-Stratton, Reid & Beauchaine (2011; 2012): Click here to read article. Share this: Twitter Facebook Like this: Like Loading... 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