Abstract

Few researchers have developed parent training program specially for the parents of ADHD children in Korea. In the present study parent training program designed to treat non-compliant behavior of ADHD children was developed and its effectiveness was assessed. Mothers of 15 ADHD children ages 5 to 14 were diveded into three groups and attended group therapy once a week for 6 weeks to be trained to apply behavior modification techniques to problem behaviors in their children. A booster session was conducted 1 month after the 6th session to review mother's performance during the program. The children whose mothers participated in the program were assessed before and after the parent training program using the following measures:CPT, ACRS, CBCL, HSQ. Results showed that the degree of inattention, hyperactivity, and non-compliance in home were significantly redeced following the parent training program. 90% of the mothers reported on Parent's Consumer Satisfaction Scale that behavior problems in their children were improved. However the gains made during the program were considerably reduced at the follw-up, suggesting the need for a more extended program. Results of the study provide a strong case for effectiveness of parent training program as treatment for inattention and hyperactivity in childhood.