How does a daily run affect the concentration, attention and behaviour of children, especially those with ADHD and/or behavioural difficulties?

Author(s):  
Lara Krause
Author(s):  
Sophie Bennett ◽  
Isobel Heyman ◽  
Sophia Varadkar ◽  
Anna Coughtrey ◽  
Fahreen Walji ◽  
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AbstractBehavioural difficulties impact greatly upon quality of life for children with chronic illness and their families but are often not identified or adequately treated, possibly due to the separation of physical and mental health services. This case study describes the content and outcomes of guided self-help teletherapy for behavioural difficulties in a child with epilepsy and complex needs using an evidence-based behavioural parenting protocol delivered within a paediatric hospital setting. Behavioural difficulties and progress towards the family’s self-identified goals were monitored at each session. Validated measures of mental health and quality of life in children were completed before and after intervention and satisfaction was measured at the end of treatment. Measures demonstrated clear progress towards the family’s goals and reduction in weekly ratings of behavioural difficulties. This case demonstrates that a guided self-help teletherapy approach delivered from within the paediatric setting may be one way of meeting unmet need.


2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 1207-1213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhuri Sudan ◽  
Jorn Olsen ◽  
Oyebuchi A Arah ◽  
Carsten Obel ◽  
Leeka Kheifets

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