School-based interventions for elementary school students with ADHD

George J DuPaul; Matthew J Gormley; Seth D Laracy

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2014.05.003

School-based interventions for elementary school students with ADHD

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014 Oct;23(4):687-97. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.05.003. Epub 2014 Aug 1.

Authors

George J DuPaul¹, Matthew J Gormley², Seth D Laracy²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Education and Human Services, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA. Electronic address: gjd3@lehigh.edu.
² Department of Education and Human Services, Lehigh University, 111 Research Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA.

PMID: 25220080
DOI: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.05.003

Abstract

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) experience significant difficulties with behavior, social functioning, and academic performance in elementary school classrooms. Although psychotropic medication may enhance classroom behavior, pharmacologic treatment is rarely sufficient in addressing the many challenges encountered by individuals with ADHD in school settings. This article describes 3 evidence-based strategies including behavioral, academic, and self-regulation interventions. Future directions for research on school-based interventions are discussed.

Keywords: Academic intervention; Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; Behavioral intervention; Elementary school; Self-regulation intervention.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / therapy*
Behavior Therapy / methods*
Child
Humans
Schools*
Students / psychology*
Teaching / methods*