APPENDIX A: ADVERTISEMENT
DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE
ATTENTION DEFICIT
HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER?
WOULD YOU PREFER TO TREAT YOUR CHILD
WITH
HOMOEOPATHY
INSTEAD OF
WITH CONVENTIONAL DRUGS?
Masters research in Homoeopathy at the Technikon Witwatersrand is
being conducted, over a period of four weeks, concerning ADHD.
Any child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder between the ages of four and eleven years can qualify for the study. During the period of the study various pen and paper tests will be conducted on your child’s concentration abilities and general behaviour in relation to ADHD.
PLEASE CONTACT DONNA COCKCROFT
Cell phone: 082 338 2952
APPENDIX B:
INFORMATION SHEET
The efficacy of Phosphorus 6CH, a Homoeopathic simplex remedy, in
the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a childhood behavioural disorder, which affects five to ten percent of children, with the onset of symptoms normally occurring before the age of seven. The symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity can affect the child’s social, behavioural and academic functioning. Treatment of ADHD usually involves the use of stimulants, including Ritalin® and psychotherapy sessions.
The Homeopathic practitioner prescribes medicine that is designed to stimulate the body to heal itself, to restore ones health gently and effectively without side effects. Phosphorus is a Homoeopathic remedy that is given to patients presenting with symptoms of nervous system hyper-excitability in ADHD.
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of Phosphorus 6CH on the behaviour
of children with ADHD. The subject will be placed in either the experimental or control groups. The experimental group will receive the medication, while the control group will receive a placebo. Neither the researcher nor the participants will know who will receive the medication. The treatment will be given over a period of two weeks. Assessments will take place before the treatment begins, at week one and then at week two after the treatment has begun and then finally after the third week following no treatment. The assessments used in the clinical trial will include the Barkley and DuPaul Teachers’ Rating Scale (BDTRS) to be completed by the participant’s teacher, an age-appropriate Children’s Checking Task (CCT1 or CCT2) to be completed by the participant and the Parent Symptom Questionnaire (PSQ) to be completed by the parent of the participant.
The use of Phosphorus 6CH may reduce the symptoms of ADHD without causing any
anticipated side effects. The subjects who participate in the study will contribute to medical knowledge, resulting in a greater efficiency in the therapeutic management of ADHD sufferers.
Participation in the study is voluntary and participants are free to refuse to take part and parents are free to withdraw their consent at any time. This will not interfere with the subject’s regular treatments or medical care in any way.
____________________ DONNA COCKCROFT Contact: 082 338 2952
APPENDIX C: PARENT CONSENT FORM
The Efficacy of Phosphorus 6CH in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
I have fully explained the procedures, identifying what is to be investigated and I have explained the purpose of the study. I have asked whether any questions have arisen regarding these procedures and have answered these questions to the best of my ability.
Date: ____________________ Researcher: ____________________________
Donna Cockcroft
Contact: 082 338 2952
I have been fully informed, by means of a subject information form, of the procedures to be followed, including those that are investigational. I have been given a description of the attendant risks and benefits to be expected and the appropriate alternative procedures. In signing this consent form I agree to this method of treatment, and I understand that I am free to withdraw my consent and discontinue my child’s participation in this study at any time. I also understand that if I have any questions at any time, they will be answered.
APPENDIX D: BARKLEY AND DUPAUL TEACHER RATING SCALE
Child’s name: _____________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________
School: _____________________________________________
Teacher’s name: _____________________________________________
Circle the number in the one column which best describes the child.
OBSERVATION Not at all A little Pretty much Very much
1. Often fidgets or squirms in seat 0 1 2 3
2. Has difficulty remaining seated 0 1 2 3
3. Is easily distracted 0 1 2 3
4. Has difficulty awaiting turn in groups 0 1 2 3
5. Often blurts out answers to questions 0 1 2 3
6. Has difficulty following instructions 0 1 2 3
7. Has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks 0 1 2 3
8. Often shifts from one uncompleted task to another
0 1 2 3
9. Has difficulty playing quietly 0 1 2 3
10. Often talks excessively 0 1 2 3
11. Often interrupts or intrudes on others 0 1 2 3
12. Often does not seem to listen 0 1 2 3
13. Often loses things necessary for tasks 0 1 2 3
14. Often engages in physically dangerous activities without considering consequences
0 1 2 3
Teacher’s comments: ___________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
Reproduced with permission from Barkley, R.A., (1998) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Handbook for Diagnosis and Treatment, Guildford Press, New York.
APPENDIX E1: CHILDREN’S CHECKING TASK 1 (CCT1) - PRACTICE PAGE Instructions: Cross out all the letters that are the same as in the block
T
G S W T U J X T T E O T H A W T U M T V N Q Y T D Y D E W T H K T W D H K T N
Instructions: Cross out all the numbers that are the same as the one in the block
7
2 4 1 7 9 5 3 6 7 2 7 8 6 6 5 9 3 6 7 9 6 3 6 1 0 4 9 1 6 0 6 3 5 9 6 8 8 5 3
Instructions: Cross out all the symbols that are the same as the one in the block
%
$ & % > { @ ! < ? \ % # % ! < ? & } # ? ! % ? % @ ? \ # @ $ % ! } [ % $ < > &
Instructions: Cross out all the symbols that are the same as the one in the block
% and ?
$ & % ? } @ ! < ? ! % # % ! > ? & { # ? ! % @ ^ % @ [ ? \ # @ $ % } } % $ ^ !
Instructions: Cross out all the words that are the same as the one in the block
CAT
BUG CAT DEN
CAT WIN CUT
RUN LIP BOY
MAT MAP CAT
LOG RUG FAR
CAT HIT CAT
APPENDIX F1: CHILDREN’S CHECKING TASK 2 (CCT2) - PRACTICE PAGE Instructions: Cross out all the letters that are the same as in the block
T
G S W T U J X T T E O T H A W T U M T V N Q Y T D Y D E W T H K T W D H K T N
Instructions: Cross out all the numbers that are the same as the one in the block
7
2 4 1 7 9 5 3 6 7 2 7 8 6 6 5 9 3 6 7 9 6 3 6 1 0 4 9 1 6 0 6 3 5 9 6 8 8 5 3
Instructions: Cross out all the symbols that are the same as the one in the block
%
$ & % > { @ ! < ? \ % # % ! < ? & } # ? ! % ? % @ ? \ # @ $ % ! } [ % $ < > &
Instructions: Cross out all the symbols that are the same as the one in the block
% and ?
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Instructions: Cross out all the words that are the same as the one in the block
CAT
BUG CAT DEN
CAT WIN CUT
RUN LIP BOY
MAT MAP CAT
LOG RUG FAR
CAT HIT CAT
APPENDIX G: PARENT SYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE (PSQ)
Name of child: Date:
Please answer all questions. Besides each symptom, indicate the degree of the problem with a cross (X).
SYMPTOMS Not at all Just a little Pretty much Very much
1. Picks at things (nails, fingers, hair, clothing) 2. Sassy to grown-ups
3. Problems with making or keeping friends 4. Excitable, impulsive
5. Wants to run things
6. Sucks or chews (thumb, clothing, blankets) 7. Cries easily or often
8. Carries a chip on his/her shoulder 9. Daydreams
10. Difficulty in learning 11. Restless in the “squirmy” sense
12. Fearful (of new situations, new people or places, going to school) 13. Restless, always up and on the go
14. Destructive
15. Tells lies or stories that aren’t true 16. Shy
17. Gets into more trouble than others the same age
18. Speaks differently to others the same age (baby talk, hard to understand) 19. Denies mistakes or blames others
20. Quarrelsome 21. Pouts and sulks 22. Steals
23. Disobedient, or obeys, but resentfully
24. Worries more than others (about being alone, illness or death) 25. Fails to finish things
26. Feelings easily hurt 27. Bullies others
28. Unable to stop a repetitive activity 29. Cruel
30. Childish or immature – wants help he/she shouldn’t need, clings, needs reassurance 31. Distractibility or attention span problem
32. Headaches
33. Mood changes quickly and drastically
34. Doesn’t like or doesn’t follow rules and restrictions 35. Fidgets constantly
36. Doesn’t get along well with brothers or sisters 37. Easily frustrated in efforts
38. Disturbs other children 39. Basically an unhappy child
40. Problems with eating (poor appetite, up between bites) 41. Stomach aches
42. Problems with sleep (can’t fall asleep, up too early, up in night) 43. Other aches and pains
44. Vomiting and nausea 45. Feels cheated in family circle 46. Boasts and brags
47. Lets self be pushed around
