Publications by authors named "Patrick A LaCount"
Article Synopsis
- A systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the safety and effectiveness of complementary and alternative treatments (CATs) for ADHD in children, focusing on randomized controlled trials.
- Out of 2,253 manuscripts screened, only 87 met the criteria, revealing mixed evidence on the efficacy of various CATs, with cognitive training being the only one showing statistical effectiveness.
- Clinicians might consider recommending cognitive training as an adjunct to traditional treatments but should monitor patients closely due to the need for further research on CATs.
We sought to elucidate the acute effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) among college students with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Participants were age- and sex-matched across ADHD ( = 18) and non-ADHD groups ( = 18) and both groups completed baseline (non-HIIT) and experimental sessions (HIIT). We examined within- and between-subject effects on a continuous performance task (CPT) and self-reported ADHD and internalizing symptomatology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the Lifestyle Enhancement for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Program (LEAP), a novel parent behavior management training program that promotes physical activity (PA) and positive health behaviors and is enhanced with mobile health technology (Garmin) and a social media (Facebook) curriculum for parents of children with ADHD.
Methods: The study included parents of children ages 5-10 years diagnosed with ADHD who did not engage in the recommended >60 min/day of moderate to vigorous PA based on parent report at baseline. Parents participated in the 8-week LEAP group and joined a private Facebook group.
Four-Year Follow-Up of High versus Low Intensity Summer Treatment for Adolescents with ADHD.
J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol
September 2022
Objective: Despite an emergence of psychosocial treatments for adolescent ADHD, their long-term effects are unknown.
Method: We examine four-year outcomes of a randomized controlled trial (218) comparing high-intensity (HI; 412 h, $4,373 per participant) versus low-intensity (LI; 24 h, $97 per participant) skills-based summer intervention delivered to adolescents with ADHD at two secondary school transitions (6th/9th grade). Quantitative and qualitative analyses evaluated group×time and group×grade×time effects on 4-year outcomes.
Objective: Approximately 5% of adults have ADHD. Despite recommendations regarding the diagnosis of emerging adults, there is not a strong consensus regarding the ideal method for diagnosing ADHD in both emerging and mature adults. We were interested in determining whether a threshold of four, five, or six ADHD symptoms would be associated with significantly different levels of functional impairment and be more or less indicative of a potential ADHD diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We sought to elucidate the effects of an organization, time management, and planning (OTMP) skills training intervention for college students reporting elevated levels of ADHD symptomatology and academic impairment.
Method: Undergraduate participants enrolled in either the intervention ( n = 22) or comparison ( n = 15) condition in exchange for psychology course credit. Those in the intervention condition attended three weekly group meetings designed to improve organizational skills.