Lead Sponsor

Queens College, The City University of New York

Age

4 - 5 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

•1. Be at least 4.0 and less than 6.0 years of age;
•2. Receive a T-score on the Hyperactivity scale of the Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2) of at least 65 (1.5 SD above the mean) by either teacher or parent rating, and a score of at least 60 (1 SD above the mean) by the other rater;
•3. Meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD-C or ADHD-HI as ascertained using the Kiddie-SADS, which will be administered to the parent.

•1. Chronic medical illness or is taking systemic medication;
•2. Diagnosed neurological disorder;
•3. Full Scale IQ below 80 as measured by the Stanford-Binet - Fifth Edition Abbreviated Battery;
•4. Diagnosis of autism, pervasive developmental disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder;
•5. Determined to be physically aggressive with other children;
•6. Parent enrolled in a parent management training program;
•7. Not attending school or day