Behavioral Parent Training Effect on Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents
Behavioral Parent Training Effect on Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Summary/Abstract: Current treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other disorders affecting central nervous system functioning leading to disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents seldom include an adjunctive psychosocial intervention. The purpose of this quality improvement study was to implement Behavioral Parent Training (BPT) in an outpatient private practice setting to improve outcomes in home, school, and social settings for children and adolescents. Parent(s)/guardian(s) of ten (n=10) children ages seven through 12. The study utilized the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale, Home Situations Questionnaire, and Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating Scale – Parent Form as well as Teacher Rating Scale and School Questionnaires for measurement of behaviours prior to BPT. The standardized ADHD parent and teacher rating scales along with the questionnaires for both were again completed at the conclusion of the BPT sessions for comparison. Findings indicated significant improvements in disruptive behaviour. Psychosocial interventions such as BPT can be a powerful adjunct to pharmacotherapy in ADHD and behavior disorders for this population. Providing such intervention in a routine practice setting offers the potential for improved outcomes in the child/adolescent’s home, school, and social setting.

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