Citation

Ristow G, Hermens A, Schmidt MH, Holtmann M, Banaschewski T, Poustka L. Z. Kinder Jugendpsychiatr Psychother. 2009; 37(6): 541-550.

Vernacular Title

Programm Zappelphilipp--Fruhintervention bei delinquenten Kindern. Hometreatment

Affiliation

Zentralinstitut für Seelische Gesundheit/Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, J 5, Mannheim (Arztlicher Direktor: Prof. Dr. Dr. T. Banaschewski).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

10.1024/1422-4917.37.6.541

PMID

19890817

Abstract

Objective: This pilot study carried out in cooperation with the Mannheim police department investigates the effectiveness of a home-based prevention program for first-time delinquent children with ADHD and CD and their families. Methods: 24 children aged 8-13 years and their parents participated over a four-month period in the prevention program, which included 18 sessions of home treatment based on a cognitive behavioural concept. Core symptoms of ADHD and CD were assessed by means of the DISYPS-KJ scales before and after treatment. Results: The training program significantly reduced both hyperactive and aggressive-dissocial behaviour on the parent rating scales. 88% of the parents reported an improvement of primary problems of their children. Conclusions: This first evaluation suggests that the described home-based family prevention program is well effective in reducing problem behaviour in children with ADHD and CD.

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