Supporting Caregivers Of Children With ADHD: An Integrated Parenting Program: Therapist Guide

Supporting Caregivers of Children with ADHD: An Integrated Parenting Program provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the unique challenges faced by caregivers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Grounded in extensive research and clinical practice, this program bridges behavioral, cognitive, and emotional interventions, recognizing ADHD as a neurodevelopmental condition influenced by both genetic predispositions and environmental contexts (Franke et al., 2012; Faraone et al., 2005).

ADHD is among the most heritable childhood disorders, with studies estimating heritability rates of 70 – 80% across the lifespan (Franke et al., 2012). While its biological basis is well-documented, evidence also underscores the critical role of parenting and family environments in moderating the functional impairments associated with ADHD (Johnston & Chronis-Tuscano, 2015). Children with ADHD often experience challenges with executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social interactions, which can evoke harsh or critical responses from caregivers, leading to a cycle of escalating difficulties (Mazursky-Horowitz et al.,

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• Boyce, T. W. (2019). The orchid and the dandelion: Why some children struggle and how all can thrive. New York: Knopf.
• Chronis, A. M., Lahey, B. B., Pelham Jr, W. E., Williams, S. H., Baumann, B. L., Kipp, H., et al. (2007). Maternal depression and early positive parenting predict future conduct problems in young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Developmental Psychology, 43(1), 70–82. doi:10.1037/0012-1649.43.1.70
• Chronis-Tuscano, A., Clarke, T. L., O’Brien, K. A., Raggi, V. L., Diaz, Y., Mintz, A. D., et al. (2013). Development and preliminary evaluation of an integrated treatment targeting parenting and depressive symptoms in mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 81(5), 918–925. doi:10.1037/a0032112
• Faraone, S. V., Perlis, R. H., Doyle, A. E., Smoller, J. W., Goralnick, J. J., Holmgren, M. A., & Sklar, P. (2005). Molecular genetics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Biological Psychiatry, 57(11), 1313–1323. doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2004.11.024
• Franke, B., Faraone, S. V., Asherson, P., Buitelaar, J., Bau, C.