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ADHD

Children with ADHD often have difficulties in school such as attending to classroom activities, interacting with peers and adults, following classroom rules, and completing work assignments. The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children between the ages of 8 and 11 (3rd–5th grade) who meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD and have organizational skills difficulties to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive study-related care at no cost. Youngsters who qualify for the program will receive an intervention which specifically targets improving organizational skills (i.e. materials management, time management and planning). The treatment is individualized, one-on-one, and intensive. Parents and children will participate in meetings twice a week for about 10 weeks. Teachers are consulted and asked to assist in the efforts. Teachers who participate are compensated for their extra help in facilitating progress. For further information, please contact Robyn Stotter at (212) 263-2734 (robyn.stotter@nyumc.org) or Christina Hunkins at (212) 263-2783 (christina.hunkins@nyumc.org).

Children with ADHD often have difficulties in school such as attending to classroom activities, interacting with peers and adults, following classroom rules, and completing work assignments. The NYU Child Study Center is currently evaluating children between the ages of 6 and 12 to determine if they qualify to participate in a research study and receive study-related care at no cost. If eligible, your child will receive medical and psychiatric evaluations and medication to treat ADHD. For more information, please call (212) 263-2734.

Research Study for Preschoolers with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Principal Investigator: Howard Abikoff, Ph.D.  This study, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and coordinated by the NYU Child Study Center, examines treatment possibilities for preschool children with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Eligible children will receive a comprehensive evaluation by our study team, as well as up to 14 months of treatment---ALL AT NO COST. The study includes parent training, treatment with medication and ongoing evaluations.

Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD

Principal Investigator: Howard Abikoff, Ph.D.  The aim of this study is to follow-up and assess systematically a cohort of 579 children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and a group of normal comparison children who participated in a 14-month clinical trial comparing four different treatment approaches: medication, psychosocial intervention, medication plus psychosocial intervention, and community treatment.

Parent Training

Parenting groups offered for parents of children ages 5-8 who want help with their child's misbehavior (PDF)
The New York University Child Study Center is currently recruiting parents of children ages 5-8 to participate in a 10-week research study that is examining the effectiveness of parenting classes. The parenting group will meet once a week for two hours. For more information, please contact Dr. Camilo Ortiz at (516) 299-3754 or camilo.ortiz@liu.edu.

Research Study for Children and Adolescents with Tic Disorders or Tourette's Disorder Between the Ages of 6 and 18 (PDF)

Children and adolescents between the ages of 6 and 18 are being evaluated for participation in a research study sponsored by the Tourette Syndrome Association. This study will look at the effects of omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish oil on treating symptoms of Tourette's Disorder.