| Title | An evaluation of stimulant medication on the reinforcing effects of play. | | Author(s) | Larue RH, Northup J, Baumeister AA, Hawkins MF, Seale L, Williams T, Ridgway A | | Institution | Louisiana State University, USA. larue@rci.rutgers.edu | | Source | J Appl Behav Anal 2008; 41(1):143-7. | | MeSH | Amphetamines
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Behavior Therapy
Central Nervous System Stimulants
Child
Child, Preschool
Choice Behavior
Combined Modality Therapy
Dextroamphetamine
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Female
Humans
Male
Methylphenidate
Motivation
Play and Playthings
Reinforcement, Social
Social Behavior
Token Economy
| | Abstract | Although a vast literature has indicated that stimulant medications are effective for reducing inappropriate behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the effects of stimulant medication on ancillary behaviors (e.g., play) have yet to be investigated with the same rigor. We used a reinforcer assessment procedure to evaluate the effects of medication on the play and social behavior of 5 preschool children who had been diagnosed with ADHD. Conditions included (a) social reinforcement (i.e., playing with friends), (b) alone play, and (c) quiet time (i.e., resting). Results indicated that 1 of the 5 participants selected fewer social reinforcers and more nonsocial reinforcers (alone play or quiet time) while on medication. The findings indicate that the reinforcer assessment procedure may be a viable way to evaluate medication effects on an ongoing basis and to inform treatment decisions. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Comparative Study
Controlled Clinical Trial
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
| | PubMed ID | 18468289 |
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