The impact of psycho- educational training program on practice, coping strategies and stress of parents having children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) is a developmental condition that involves problems with inattention and hyperactivity- impulsivity inconsistent with the age of the child. The affected child often has difficulty learning, giving rise to special educational needs that combined with poor peer and family relationship. In fact, having a child with ADHD is correlated with significant increases in the amount of parent stress that is experienced. Parents of children with ADHD also report less helpful social support and having fewer outside resources may increase the family burden of effectively overcoming the child’s disruptive behaviors. Therefore, parents' education programs must be carried out in groups to help children as well as their parents how to deal with their difficulties. Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the effect of psycho-educational training program on practice, coping strategies and stress of parents having children with ADHD.