Intervention strategies for students with ADHD: creating a holistic approach

Area of Science:

• Speech-language pathology
• Pediatric psychology
• Educational psychology

Background:

• Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often require specialized support.
• Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) play a crucial role in addressing the needs of these students.
• Effective intervention necessitates understanding various therapeutic approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of therapy approaches for students with ADHD.
• To outline the primary intervention responsibilities of SLPs.
• To describe strategies for creating successful learning environments for students with ADHD.

Main Methods:

• Review of common therapy approaches used by SLPs for ADHD.
• Description of strategies for empowering students in meaningful contexts.
• Brief review of five major intervention strategies: environmental modification, pharmacological therapy, behavioral management, cognitive-behavior modification, and classroom academic management.

Main Results:

• SLPs utilize a range of strategies to support students with ADHD.
• Empowering students within relevant contexts is emphasized for successful learning.
• Key intervention strategies include environmental, behavioral, cognitive, and academic management approaches.

Conclusions:

• SLPs have significant intervention responsibilities for students with ADHD.
• Creating supportive and empowering learning environments is vital.
• A multi-faceted approach incorporating various strategies is recommended for effective intervention.