Tailored therapy shows promise for kids with behavioral disorders

This study looked at whether creating personalized profiles for children with disruptive behavior disorders (like ADHD or oppositional defiant disorder) and their parents could help predict which therapy works best. Researchers tested two common treatments—child cognitive behavioral therapy and parent training—in 600 children. The goal was to see if matching treatment to a child's specific emotional, psychological, and neuropsychological traits leads to better behavior and parenting outcomes.