A Biochemical and Parent Education Approach to Treating the Hyperkinetic Child

• Main Author: Ward, Shirley Ann
• Other Authors: Wilborn, Bobbie L.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: North Texas State University 1979
• Subjects: hyperkinetic disorder; parent education programs; hyperkinetic children; parenting skills; Hyperkinesia.; Hyperactive children.; Diet therapy.; Parenting > Study and teaching.
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332261/

This investigation examined the effect of a biochemical and parent education program emphasizing the physiological aspects of the hyperkinetic disorder and the effect of a parent education program teaching parenting skills found in Systematic Training for Effective Parenting on the behavior of hyperkinetic children. The following conclusions are presented as a result of these findings: 1. The intake of nutrients in conjunction with parent education groups which teach physiological reasons for hyperkinesis has an effect on the behavior and physiological symptoms of hyperkinetic children. 2. The education of parents using Systematic Training for Effective Parenting is effective in changing the behavior of hyperkinetic children. 3. Aberrant behavior in children, in some cases, may be due to a condition, or conditions, subject to manipulation.