Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder, characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. It is both genetically and environmentally caused.
The effectiveness of parenting interventions to treat ADHD has previously been supported by research (Fabiano et al, 2009). However, Sonuga-Barke et al (2013) showed that the evidence base may not be as strong as previously thought. This narrative review of literature published between March 1998 and March 2013 aimed to highlight the need for more quality research in this area and potential alternative benefits of parenting interventions.
Executive function
This describes cognitive functions that are used to drive goal-directed behaviour. Little research has directly explored the relationship between parenting and executive function in children with ADHD but setting realistic goals and helping the child to achieve them is advantageous for child development (parents of children with ADHD partake in less effective "scaffolding" like this compared with parents of typically developing children).
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