Compliance With Pharmacological and Cognitive Treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder

Electroencephalographic Biofeedback in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

“…Similarly, more recently developed "cognitive-behavioral" treatments (e.g. self-monitoring, verbal self-instruction, problem-solving training, self-reinforcement) have also failed to promote improvement in the primary symptoms of ADHD or significant changes in the behavior or academic functioning of children diagnosed with ADHD (Abikoff et al, 1988;Bloomquist, August, & Ostrander, 1991;Brown, Borden, Wynne, Spunt, & Clingerman, 1987; National Institute of Health [NIH], 1998). However, children and teens who are being subjected to parental neglect or abuse will often respond favorably to individual and family therapy (as well as community-based interventions from Child Protective Agencies) that address these issues.…”

The Impact of Late-Afternoon Stimulant Dosing for Children With ADHD on Parent and Parent-Child Domains

“…Hypothesized differences in children's response to stimulant medication due to socioeconomic variables have largely been attributed to differences in attendance or compliance (Rieppi et al, 2002). Some studies have suggested that less educated families, those from lower socioeconomic groups, and children who are more impaired or less intelligent may be less adherent to medication regimens (Brown, Borden, & Clingerman, 1985;Brown, Borden, Wynne, Spunt, & Clingerman, 1987;Firestone, 1982). The nature of the STP requires that families be highly compliant with the demands of the program.…”

Psychotropic medication for ADHD

“…In studies of three to five months' duration, compliance rates for youths treated with stimulants for ADHD have been reported to range from 61% to 75% [Brown et al, 1987;Sleator 1982;Stine, 1994]. Non-adherence to stimulant therapy increases over time as treatment proceeds [Brown et al, 1987;Johnson and Fine, 1993], and becomes more prominent during adolescence [Barkley et al, 1990;Brown et al, 1987;Safer and Krager, 1989;Sleator, 1982].…”

“…Non-adherence to stimulant therapy increases over time as treatment proceeds [Brown et al, 1987;Johnson and Fine, 1993], and becomes more prominent during adolescence [Barkley et al, 1990;Brown et al, 1987;Safer and Krager, 1989;Sleator, 1982].…”