Effectiveness of Specific Techniques in Behavioral Teacher Training for Childhood ADHD: A Randomized Controlled Microtrial.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Behavioral teacher training is the most effective classroom-based intervention for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, it is currently unknown which components of this intervention add to its effectiveness and for whom these are effective.Method: In this microtrial, teachers of 90 children with impairing levels of ADHD symptoms (6-12 years) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: a short (2 sessions), individualized intervention consisting of either (A) antecedent-based techniques (stimulus control), (B) consequent-based techniques (contingency management) or (C) waitlist. Primary outcome was the average of five daily assessments of four individualized problem behaviors, assessed pre and post intervention and three mon

SUBMITTER: Staff AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8802898 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature