Modified interventions will help students with ADHD more than current programs, FIU study finds

A stimulating study at a South Florida university found that several modifications to current programs to assist students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have shown promising improvements to classroom productivity. The study, which was published by Jama Pediatrics and conducted by Florida International University, found behavioral interventions cut classroom rule violations by 37% compared to a general classroom setting. Stimulant medication also showed positive signs, cutting rule violations by 61% and helping students complete more assignments correctly. As far as what methods work effectively, researchers recommend setting clear expectations, giving consistent feedback and praise, and rewarding children when they meet their goals. How can we sustain those things so that, ultimately, the children in the classroom are given the same opportunity all their peers are given, that is the opportunity to learn, to feel good about themselves when they succeed and then