In Japan, the options for behavioral treatments specific to ADHD are currently limited.Therefore, researchers at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University have taken in the request from parents to explain the cause of ADHD sufficiently and to increase the number of exercises incorporating behavioral methods specialized for ADHD, for Japanese people. Developed "NFPP Japan".

"It is important for children with ADHD to be rewarded for being complimented immediately after taking appropriate actions." "In general, Japanese people are more modest in complimenting than Western parents, so many It can be difficult for Japanese mothers to change to something different from this cultural practice, ”explains Dr. Shizuka Shimabukuro, who works on NFPP development tailored to Japanese parents.

　Researchers have replaced four common parenting courses in the program with six specialized courses for parents raising children with ADHD to suit Japanese parents, as well as child behavior. Prior to the start of therapy, five additional courses for mothers were added to deepen their understanding of ADHD and increase their confidence in parenting.

　After that, in order to evaluate the effect of the program reborn as "NFPP Japan" by changes in child behavior, mother's psychological health, and child-rearing behavior, a pre- and post-study was conducted with the cooperation of 17 Japanese mothers. rice field.As a result, according to the questionnaire of mothers, changes such as a significant decrease in ADHD symptoms in children immediately after participation, a decrease in overreaction to the behavior of mothers' children, and a decrease in stress felt from the role of parents were observed.

　In the future, it is expected that "NFPP Japan" will become widespread as one of the treatment methods for effectively improving ADHD symptoms in children.