| The purpose of this study was to measure the impact of Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) techniques and clinical Social Work practices with a 6-year-old boy with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Anxiety. The study included bi-weekly 30-minute individual therapy sessions over a five-week period. The dependent variables are the client's ADHD symptoms, Anxiety symptoms, problem severity, overall functioning, hopelessness and treatment satisfaction. The scales used are the Ohio Youth Problem, Functioning, and Satisfaction Scales --- Parent Rating (OHIO), Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders --- Parent Version (SCARED), and a Swanson, Nolan and Pelham-IV scale (SNAP-IV). A Single Subject AB Design allowed for the assessment of pre and post scale scores. A significant change was found for the client's ADHD symptoms, Anxiety symptoms, problem severity, overall functioning, and treatment satisfaction. This research was an effective way to assess not only the intervention's impact on a client with ADHD and Anxiety, but also their own empirical practice fulfilling their MSW Master Level Program requirements. |
