Parent-Training Approach Shows Promise in Decreasing ADHD Behaviors in Children A study led by UArizona Health Sciences researcher Velia Leybas Nuño found ADHD behaviors in children were significantly reduced when parents used the Nurtured Heart Approach to parenting. By Shipherd Reed, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Feb. 26, 2021
The Nurtured Heart Approach, a family-centered approach for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, showed positive results in reducing behaviors such as inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, according to a recent University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study.
In the United States, diagnoses of the disorder, known as ADHD, in children have increased dramatically in recent decades, affecting 6-7% of children and adolescents. One of the most common mental disorders affecting children, ADHD is often treated with medication, especially stimulants that help to modulate dopamine and norepin