Journal article
The Effects of Methylphenidate on the Mother‐child Interactions of Hyperactive Identical Twins
Abstract
SUMMARY The effects of methylphenidate (‘Ritalin’) on the mother‐child interactions of extremely hyperactive identical twin boys were examined in a triple blind, drug‐placebo, single‐case reversal design. Each child was observed interacting with his mother in a series of four 30‐minute sessions, which included 15 minutes of free play and 15 minutes of structured tasks. Results showed a marked reduction in activity during the drug sessions, …
Authors
Cunningham CE; Barkley RA
Journal
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Vol. 20, No. 5, pp. 634–642
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
October 1978
DOI
10.1111/j.1469-8749.1978.tb15282.x
ISSN
0012-1622