This study is the first to systematically evaluate the efficacy of single and combined academic accommodation, behavioral treatment, and medication treatment in a large sample of children with ADHD. Using a scientifically rigorous, cross-over design the impact of these approaches on ecologically valid measures of outcome (on-task behavior, quiz scores, academic productivity) will be assessed to inform effective school intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
288
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER (.3 mg/kg dose q.d.)
Enhanced positive behavior supports implemented in classroom
Placebo capsule
FIU Center for Childern and Families
Miami, Florida, United States
Center for Children and Families
Amherst, New York, United States
Behavioral frequency count of rule violations
Behavioral frequency count of rule violations. Lower scores are better.
Time frame: Through study completion, a maximum of eight weeks
Seatwork completion
Percentage of assigned seat work items completed correctly. Range of scores is from 0-100%. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Through study completion, a maximum of eight weeks
Quiz Scores
Percentage correct out of 10 quiz questions. Range of scores is from 0-100%. Higher scores are better.
Time frame: Through study completion, a maximum of eight weeks
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General education classroom procedures
Accommodations are introduced to support the child's independent seat work completion and quiz scores