Effects of Self-monitoring Technique on Inattentive Behaviors of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Beneficial effects of stimulants on core symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported in several studies. Behavioral interventions have also been proposed as empirically supported interventions for ADHD. Although cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) have been critic...

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Published in:Iranian journal of psychiatry 2011, Vol.6 (2), p.84-86
Main Authors: Mirnasab, Mir Mahmoud, Bonab, Bagher Ghobari
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Behavior therapy
Case Report
Self monitoring
Students
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Summary:Beneficial effects of stimulants on core symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported in several studies. Behavioral interventions have also been proposed as empirically supported interventions for ADHD. Although cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) have been criticized for the lack of evidence-based data, some studies have indicated the positive effects of CBT techniques on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This article reports the effects of self-monitoring technique, as a CBT technique, on inattentive behaviors of children with ADHD.
ISSN:1735-4587
2008-2215