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Case study: multimodal treatment of a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

BACKGROUND: ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children today. There are many approach in the rehabilitation of AHDH symptoms, various studies show that the most efficient way of treatment is using the combination of different therapeutic approaches from different people involved in child’s wellbeing. This approach is called multimodal approach. It actively involves all important features of a child’s life, including school, family and peers. The aim of this poster is to present a case study of using multimodal approach in the treatment of a boy with ADHD. METHODS: The case of the 6th grade boy with ADHD is presented in this case study. As a part of his rehabilitation he has participated in a set of interventions, but still had difficulties following school tasks and environmental expectations, and had often had inadequate, impulsive reactions to stimuli. Hence, the medical treatment along with neurofeedback and behavioral change approach was introduced. Both boy’s parents and teacher attended workshops at the local non- governmental organizations whose member the family was prior to this treatment. Also, treatment strategies were organized in a coordinated and collaborative way including all members of child’s immediate surroundings. RESULTS: Six months after including multimodal approach, according to the results of initial and final assessments, the boy had better general functioning scores, was more accomplished in school tasks, had less impulsive reactions, especially in school. CONCLUSION: Based on the case of this boy, but also results of several studies, we can conclude that multimodal approach should be more commonly implemented in treatment of children with ADHD. Using this approach, besides the general functioning and emotional development of children with ADHD, the functioning of the whole class could also be fostered.

ADHD, multimodal treatment, multidisciplinary approach

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