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Behavioral Classroom Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder across multiple age groups: 

Behavioral Classroom Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder across multiple age groups By Amir Moini and Haila VanHentenryck

Study 1: Improving the Effectiveness of Behavioral Classroom Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study: 

Study 1: Improving the Effectiveness of Behavioral Classroom Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study Subject: John, an 8 year old African American in a 3 rd grade general education classroom Difficulties: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and its effects, which included poor academic progress and disruptive classroom behavior. Objective: The importance of evaluating and modifying existing behavioral treatments for ADHD in the classroom to increase treatment effectiveness. The study aims to decrease disruptive behavior and increase academic progress.

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Implementation of the Interventions Training and Materials: The teachers were not required to be trained, due to external professional consultants who were hired to observe John and suggest modifications to the current behavioral interventions. Materials included a baseline measure, a comparison student for observations, and a consumer satisfaction index for the social validity of treatment (a rating scale for the teachers that indicated their overall satisfaction with the consultation, intervention, and outcome of treatment).

Results: 

Results Disruptive behavior decreased from 30% to 10% approximately On task behavior increased from 62% to 84% approximately Consumer Satisfaction was 7/7 – indicating high satisfaction and agreement with the consultations, interventions, and results

Summary: 

Summary This report suggests many teachers would benefit from consultations that aim to improve the effectiveness of behavior modifications for students with ADHD. Minor modifications to an existing behavioral intervention can result in meaningful behavior changes

Evidence-Based Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Preschool-Age Child: A Case Study: 

Evidence-Based Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Preschool-Age Child: A Case Study Subject: Peter B., 4 years old Difficulties: Increased hyperactivity, aggression, impulsivity, defiance, and other symptoms related to ADHD Disorder Objective: Designed to decrease these negative/problematic behaviors

Intervention: 

Intervention Intervention required training of Peter’s mother, Ms. B. and Peter’s SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher) Peter received behavior therapy and was trained in self- monitoring his behavior. (If Peter earned 9-12 points in a day, he was given an at-home reward- candy or a small toy) Later on in the intervention, negative consequences were added (Time Outs) in addition to the positive rewards.

Figure 1: Peter’s Daily Report Card: 

Figure 1: Peter’s Daily Report Card

Figure 2: Graph of Peter’s progress: 

Figure 2: Graph of Peter’s progress

Summary: 

Summary Although the intervention was successful, there were too many variables to determine which strategy was the most effective. It is likely that the combination of reinforcement at home (Ms.B), at school (Peter’s SEIT), and the self- monitoring training coupled with both positive rewards and negative consequences at school were all equally responsible for Peter’s improvement.

Correlations between studies: 

Correlations between studies Both studies involve children (one 8 years old, one 4 years old) with ADHD and the behavior intervention of self monitoring Since both studies were successful with parallel behavior intervention and symptoms, we can suggest that a self-monitoring system is plausible for future intervention studies External support was used for both case studies and found to be beneficial.

Work Cited: 

Work Cited Fabiano, Gregory A. and Pelham, William E. 2003. Improving the Effectiveness of Behavioral Classroom Interventions for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Case Study. Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Volume 11, No 2, Pages 122-128. Verduin, Timothy L., Abikoff, Howard, and Kurtz, Steven M.S. 2008. Evidence-Based Treatment of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Pre-school Aged Child: A Case Study. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Volume 32, Pages 477-485.

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It ain’t over until the fat lady sings…

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The end.