Effects of self-monitoring technique on inattentive behaviors of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ABSTRACT

Beneficial effects of stimulants on core symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] have been reported in several studies. Behavioral interventions have also been proposed as empirically supported interventions for ADHD. Although cognitive-behavioral therapies [CBT] have been criticized for the lack of evidence-based data, some studies have indicated the positive effects of CBT techniques on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]. This article reports the effects of self-monitoring technique, as a CBT technique, on inattentive behaviors of children with ADHD