Support, Strategies & Confidence for Parents of Kids with ADHD

Learn real-world, evidence-based skills from a licensed psychologist

This group is right for you if…

• You are exhausted from daily behavior battles

• You want clear strategies that actually work

• You are tired of feeling unsure or alone

Our Group Includes:

• Practical strategies you can use at home today

• Opportunities to connect with parents facing the same struggles

• Reliable (research-backed) resources including: information about 504 and IEP plans at school, tips for improving sleeping and eating for kids with ADHD, sample behavior charts, and more!

• Opportunities to ask a licensed child psychologist anything you’ve ever wanted to know about ADHD in childhood!

Led by a Dr. Helena Vaughan, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist , expert in evidence-based ADHD parent training .

Parent training is recommended by experts as part of a “gold standard” approach to treating ADHD
Parent behavior training like this group is widely recommended for improving outcomes not only for children with ADHD—but for families as a whole.

AND, it’s backed by research.
A recent peer-reviewed study on the DOCS program, published in Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Hinojosa et al., 2025), found meaningful, real-world results for families:

• About half of participating families met their treatment goals through the parent group alone and did not need to continue on to individual therapy for their child

• Families who did continue to individual therapy required fewer sessions to reach their goals

What this means for parents:
Learning effective strategies early can reduce the intensity, duration, and burden of treatment while helping families feel more confident and supported sooner.

Start Here — Get a Free Consult Call to See if This Group is Right for You!

Or, email Dr. Vaughan at helena@behaviormanagmentpittsburgh.org for more information!

About DOCS K-5 Caregiver Group

This program is designed for parents of children in kindergarten through 5th grade who are experiencing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, organization, or disruptive behaviors. We’re here to provide clear guidance, practical tools, and supportive coaching founded on evidence-based strategies.

Details

Start Date: February 2026 (specific dates to be released soon)
Register by: Last week of January
Location: Secure Zoom
Space is limited

The full program cost is $1525 for one caregiver ($1550 for two).

Price breakdown:
• $300 intake session
• $150 per group session (significantly less expensive than individual family therapy, which often starts around $300 per session!)
• $25 for access to the full manual

If you are unable to make the next group, you can still sign up to be notified about future groups