Abstract
Abstract
Objective: To compare the efficacy of ADHD medication to behavioral therapy in children, aged 6-10, through test scores and behavior throughout a school year.
Design: Quasi-experimental
Setting: Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays, KS
Participants: Children ages 6-10 diagnosed with ADHD
Methods: With the necessary consents, participants meeting the necessary criteria will undergo their fall semester with only behavioral therapy to manage their ADHD and then utilize medications their spring semester. The SNAP-IV survey will be utilized to measure the efficacy of the two treatment approaches based on teacher and parent perceptions. Test scores will offer a quantitative measurement.
Results/conclusion: Pending results and data collection.
Faculty Advisor
Christine Hober
Department/Program
Nursing
Submission Type
online only poster
Date
3-19-2024
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Le, Lyly N. and Herdt, Sydni
(2024)
"ADHD Medication compared to Behavioral Therapy in Children’s Test Scores and Behavior throughout a School Year,"
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2024, Article 140.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2024/iss2024/140