The use of stimulant medication and behavioral interventions for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A survey of parents' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences

Journal of Child and Family Studies

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 385-401

  Stroh, Jennifer ^a   Frankenberger, William ^a   Cornell Swanson, La Vonne ^a   Wood, Courtney ^a   Pahl, Stephanie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN EAU CLAIRE   (United States)

Author keywords

ADHD; Attitude; Behavioral intervention; Parents; Stimulant medication

Indexed keywords

EID: 43449090380     PISSN: 10621024     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10826-007-9149-y     Document Type: Article

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