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Web-Based Intervention for Teachers of Elementary Students With ADHD: Randomized Controlled Trial
Penny Corkum1,2, Nezihe Elik3, Pamela A C Blotnicky-Gallant1
11 Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Journal of Attention Disorders
|September 13, 2015
Summary
A web-based ADHD intervention improved classroom behavior and symptoms, according to teachers. This online program offers a promising, accessible solution for supporting children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in schools.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges in elementary school settings.
- Effective interventions are crucial for managing ADHD symptoms and improving academic and social functioning.
- School-based interventions often face barriers in utilization and implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptability, satisfaction, and effectiveness of a web-based intervention for teachers of children with ADHD.
- To assess the impact of an online program on ADHD symptoms and classroom impairment.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 58 elementary school teachers and their students with ADHD.
- A six-session web-based program delivering evidence-based strategies, a moderated discussion board, and online coaching.
- Data collected from teachers and parents via electronic questionnaires at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Main Results:
- Teachers reported significant improvements in core ADHD symptoms and classroom impairment.
- Teacher-reported outcomes were positive, indicating high acceptability and satisfaction with the intervention.
- Parent-reported outcomes did not reach statistical significance in this study.
Conclusions:
- Web-based interventions demonstrate potential for effectively supporting teachers in managing ADHD in the classroom.
- Online platforms can help overcome common barriers to implementing school-based ADHD interventions.
- This approach offers a scalable and accessible method for ADHD treatment in educational settings.
