Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in preschool-aged children is a major developmental and public health concern worldwide. In Thailand, early diagnosis and treatment are challenging due to uncertainty in diagnosis, a lack of standardized care pathways, and cultural differences from Western-based treatment approaches. Although Parent Training in Behavioral Management (PTBM) is recommended as the first-line, non-medication treatment for young children with ADHD, there is limited evid
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants who were primary caregivers aged 20 to 60 years 2. Np significant disability 3. Caring for children aged 3 to 5 years with a T score more than 51 on the Thai ADHD Screening Scales.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Caregivers who take care of children with chronic conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, congenital heart or pulmonary diseases, ADHD or autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or sensory impairments. 2. Caregivers who take care of children with developmental delay. 3. Caregivers who are unable to communicate in Thai or attend group sessions less than 80% of the 6-hour session.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| positive behavior of ADHD children at 6 weeks after receiving the final intervention Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| positive parenting behaviors at 6 weeks after receiving the final intervention Positive Parenting Scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health