Until recently, research focused on discovering the genetic and biological causes, under the
assumption that biological structures contained within the individual largely accounted for …

This review integrates and critically evaluates what is known about family characteristics
associated with childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Evidence …

New edition of the classic The Role of the Father in Child Development The Role of the
Father in Child Development, Fourth Edition brings together contributions from an …

In light of the selective focus on maternal (vs. paternal) psychopathology as a risk factor for
child development, this meta-analysis examines the relative strength of the association …

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may affect all aspects of a child's life. Indeed,
it impacts not only on the child, but also on parents and siblings, causing disturbances to …

The McMaster Approach to Families is a comprehensive model of family assessment and
treatment. This paper provides an overview of the McMaster Approach and consists of five …

Russell A. Barkley t is commonplace for children (especially preschoolers) to be active,
energetic, and exuberant; to flit from one activity to another as they explore their environment …

Examines the relative contributions of environmental, child, and Parental characteristics to
parent-child interactive stress for families of hyperactive children and those of physically …

Compared the impact on families of young children with externalizing behaviors (eg,
hyperactive, aggressive; n= 22), autism (n= 20), or no significant problem behaviors (n= 22) …

Behavioral parent training (BPT) is one of the empirically supported psychosocial treatments
for ADHD. Over many years and in many studies, BPT has been documented to improve …