Mindfulness-Based ADHD Treatment for Children: a Feasibility Study

MBAT-C is derived from Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a well-known and extensively-studied mindfulness intervention. Unlike all other mindfulness-based interventions, however, MBAT-C is tailored to the needs, abilities, and vulnerabilities of children with ADHD through the use of age-appropriate class length, homework assignments, contemplative practices, and discussion topics.

"Participants will receive gold-standard, non-experimental medication. This treatment arm relies on a step-by-step approach that is designed to mimic pharmacologic treatment-as-usual in the community. The treatment algorithm is as follows:~1. All participants will start with Concerta; Ritalin may be started if the effect of Concerta wears off mid-day;~2. If Concerta +/- Ritalin is ineffective or not tolerated, participants will progress to Vyvanse; Adderall may be started if the effect of Vyvanse wears off mid-day;~3. If Vyvanse +/- Adderall is also ineffective or not tolerated, participants will progress to Kapvay;~4. If Kapvay is ineffective or not tolerated, participants will progress to Intuniv.~5. Alternative combinations of the above medications will be considered if the above combinations are ineffective or otherwise not tolerated."