Effectiveness of Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) occupational therapy intervention for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a controlled study

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) intervention for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nineteen children ages 5-7 yr diagnosed with ADHD were allocated to treatment and wait-list control groups. After the...

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Published in:The American journal of occupational therapy 2014-05, Vol.68 (3), p.260-267
Main Authors: Maeir, Adina, Fisher, Orit, Bar-Ilan, Ruthie Traub, Boas, Naomi, Berger, Itai, Landau, Yael E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - rehabilitation
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Behavior Rating Scales
Care and treatment
Child
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Control Groups
Cross-Over Studies
Executive Function
Executive function (Psychology)
Female
Humans
Hyperactivity
Intervention
Learning Processes
Male
Mental health
Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy - methods
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Preschool Children
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the Cognitive-Functional (Cog-Fun) intervention for young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Nineteen children ages 5-7 yr diagnosed with ADHD were allocated to treatment and wait-list control groups. After the 12-wk intervention, the control group was crossed over to treatment. Follow-up was conducted 3 mo after treatment. Outcome measures included the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Before crossover, significant differences were found between groups in change scores on the outcome measures. After crossover, no significant differences were found in treatment effects, and significant moderate to large treatment effects were found for both COPM and BRIEF scores. Treatment gains were maintained at follow-up. The study supports the effectiveness of the Cog-Fun intervention in improving occupational performance and executive functions in daily life for young children with ADHD.
ISSN:0272-9490
1943-7676
DOI:10.5014/ajot.2014.011700