Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and ADHD: A Case Study With a Hearing Child of a Deaf Father and a Hearing Mother |
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| Authors: | Sim Yin Tan Lindsey H Steding Erica E Coates Heather Agazzi |
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| Institution: | 1. Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA;2. The Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Columbia, Maryland, USA;3. Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA;4. Department of Pediatrics, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Rothman Center for Pediatric Neuropsychiatry, St. Petersburg, Florida, USA |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | ADHD deaf parent oppositional behaviors PCIT |
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