Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and ADHD: A Case Study With a Hearing Child of a Deaf Father and a Hearing Mother. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, Sim Yin; Steding, Lindsey H.; Coates, Erica E.; Agazzi, Heather
• Is Part Of: Child & family behavior therapy. Volume 40:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 65
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: ADHD -- deaf parent -- oppositional behaviors -- PCIT; Child psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Behavior therapy -- Periodicals; Family psychotherapy -- Periodicals; 616.891
• DOI: 10.1080/07317107.2018.1428071
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0731-7107

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) has demonstrated promising evidence in its implementation with deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) families. This case study presents the implementation of PCIT with a hearing mother, a deaf father, and their 7-year-old hearing son with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and oppositional behaviors, using the assistance of certified interpreters. Results documented improvement in child behavior, parenting skills and stress, and parent-child communication. Notably, paternal ratings showed greater improvement across these outcomes than maternal ratings. Overall, PCIT continues to demonstrate its effectiveness as a treatment option for DHH families with children with challenging behaviors. The limitations and implications are discussed.