Published online March 1, 2005
PEDIATRICS Vol. 115 No. 3 March 2005, pp. 761-764 (doi:10.1542/peds.2004-1713)
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Scientifically Unsupported and Supported Interventions for Childhood Psychopathology: A Summary

Scott O. Lilienfeld, PhD

Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia

Although numerous scientifically supported treatments are available for childhood psychiatric disorders, many of the most popular interventions for these conditions are based on weak or nonexistent data. This article offers basic guidelines for distinguishing scientifically supported from unsupported treatments for 3 important childhood psychiatric disorders: autistic disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and conduct disorder. A key challenge for the future will be to place the treatment of childhood psychiatric disorders on firmer scientific footing.

Key Words: evidence-based mental health • childhood psychopathology • autistic disorder • attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder • conduct disorder

Abbreviations: EST, empirically supported treatment • SQT, scientifically questionable treatment • ADHD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder • FC, facilitated communication • SMI, sensory-motor integration • EEG, electroencephalogram • PMT, parent-management training • FFT, functional family therapy

Accepted Aug 16, 2004.


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