SKILLS – A psychoeducational group programme for children with ADHD

Psychoeducation is regarded as a first line of intervention for attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous studies have been limited to psychoeducation adult patients or parents children with ADHD. Therefore, the aim present study was investigate acceptability and effectiveness psychoeducational group The two‐session intervention, SKILLS, completed by 125 (6–12 years) ADHD their parents. Self‐ratings parental ratings symptoms, functional impairment attitudes diagnosis treatment were collected before after treatment. Post‐treatment client satisfaction responses an open question about SKILLS assessed. data analyzed using combination quantitative qualitative (content analysis) methods. A majority participants expressed intervention. had no effect on symptoms level function, although more positive child’s format opportunity meet other similar symptoms. Parents wished interactive elements opportunities share experiences. We concluded that accepted most participants, activating exercises interaction between should be included. Since not compared control group, results interpreted caution. Future use randomized design adherence later