Culturally responsive, biopsychosocial intervention for ADHD and related problems Original Research Article

Aleisha H. presents with difficulty sustaining attention, excessive motor activity, and poor impulse control as well as comorbid peer problems, underachievement, oppositional behavior, and an anxiety disorder. Specific family and school characteristics complicate this case and compromise treatment goals. Aleishaʹs symptom profile can be conceptualized from neuropsychological, behavioral, sociocognitive, and ecological perspectives. The pervasive nature of her difficulties related to ADHD and comorbid problems requires a multimodal treatment approach. A comprehensive treatment plan that includes interventions that affect the child in the settings where problems are most likely to occur is presented. A treatment approach that includes culturally sensitive school and family interventions, an evaluation of family factors that are related to attitudes toward pharmacological treatment, and a multimethod strategy for assessing outcomes is discussed. Common strategies and tools used in multimodal treatments of ADHD are outlined.