Conduct and oppositional defiant disorder Mental and Behavioural Disorders Conduct disorders
Conditions
Interventions
The study will investigate of the extent to which behaviour and literacy problems can be ameliorated through:
1. A literacy-based intervention programme that helps parents support thei
parents will also be given two sessions on how to help their child to concentrate and not be oppositional during reading times.
2. Parenting Intervention Programme:
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Sponsors
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 5 - 7 years, either sex 2. Moderate symptoms of conduct disorder and/or oppositional disorder as reported by parents or teachers 3. In years 1 or 2 in primary school
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Marked developmental delay or severe behavioural difficulites that would prevent the completion of the assessments, e.g., children with marked autistic or ADHD symptoms 2. Parents who participate must be English speaking to a reasonable level
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Conduct and oppositional defiant disorder, measured using the Parental Account of Childhood Symptoms (PACS). Time periods of the assessments: 1. Pre-assessment: takes place at the time that the interventions starts 2. Mediator assessments: 6 and 12 weeks after interventions started 3. Post-assessments: 8 - 10 months after the intervention Follow up is 1 year after the post-assessment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Literacy 2. Parenting 3. ADHD Time periods of the assessments: 1. Pre-assessment: takes place at the time that the interventions starts 2. Mediator assessments: 6 and 12 weeks after interventions started 3. Post-assessments: 8 - 10 months after the intervention Follow up is 1 year after the post-assessment. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed