EFFECTIVENESS OF PARENT TRAINING PROGRAM (PRE AND POST-ASSOCIATION) FOR ADHD CHILDREN IN PRIMARY SCHOOL DUHOK CITY The aim of the current study was to examine the effectiveness parent training program, for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) students in primary school. Methods: In this study, 500 participants with ADHD (aged 6 to 15 years). A crosssectional study used to assess the effectiveness of parent training programs for ADHD students in primary schools and its impact on reaction time performance were used as pre-tests and post-tests across groups. (Data were analysed PSS version 26). Result: The result indicated statistically significant differences between pre and post parents training P-value 0.007 the result showed a clear agreement for the psychological and behavioural disorders of the parents. Conclusion: In conclusion, parent-training programs appear to be successful in treating the primary symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children. Across this study, the parent training programs seemed to be able to increase parental confidence in their management abilities and improve their psychological problems. Recommendation: provide the ADHD center with a competent counsellor or nurse to assist the family and their child to improve their situation. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 25 (2) February, 2024; 1-10.