Novel Approaches to Supporting Students With ADHD in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Novel Approaches to Supporting Students With ADHD in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to exhibit behavioral difficulties in the classroom that inhibit learning (Daley & Birchwood, 2010; DuPaul & Stoner, 2003; Fabiano et al., 2006; Friedman & Pfiffner, 2020; Loe & Feldman, 2007; Raggi & Chronis, 2006; Rapport, Chung, Shore, & Isaacs, 2001). These issues make addressing ADHD an area in need of continuous and contemporary support, particularly during early elementary school (Bitsko et al., 2022), in order to prevent the worsening, life-long issues that individuals with ADHD may confront throughout the lifespan. The present application focuses on supports and interventions for students in elementary school, as that is where initial identification and intervention typically occurs (Visser et al., 2014). With the advent of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) within school settings, a systematic approach to the delivery of universal, targeted, and indicated school mental health and educational supports may be enhanced. The most intensive tier of the MTSS (i.e., Tier 3) is currently the most under-developed. The creation of a positive behavioral support classroom through Tier 3 of the MTSS will assist teachers in improving the positive behavioral support provided to the student with ADHD. Thus, the present investigation will be situated within everyday school procedures for supporting a student with behaviors consistent with ADHD. Participants will be 288 elementary school children recruited from participating school districts within the existing school-based problem solving teams. We will work with grades kindergarten to sixth. Referred children will then all receive a lead-in, Tier 2 intervention to include a daily report card (DRC) intervention. Those who continue to need additional behavior supports in the Spring -- Tier 3 intervention -- will be allocated through random assignment to School as Usual or Academic/Behavior Competency (ACE) classroom in a Hybrid Type 1 design. The ACE classroom is an approach based on decades of research in summer treatment program classrooms (Fabiano et al., 2007; Pelham et al., 2025). Aim 1 evaluates the outcomes of the approach relative to school as usual. Aim 2 evaluates the implementation of the approach and explores components of user implementation that promote fidelity. Aim 3 explores moderators of the intervention outcomes (e.g., comorbid oppositional/aggressive behavior or learning disabilities).
Studieoversigt
Status
Status
Betingelser
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Intervention / Behandling
Undersøgelsestype
Undersøgelsestype
Tilmelding (Anslået)
Tilmelding
Fase
Fase
- Fase 2
- Fase 3
Kontakter og lokationer
Studiekontakt
Studiekontakt
- Navn: Gregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D.
- Telefonnummer: 716-359-7823
- E-mail: gfabiano@fiu.edu
Deltagelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Berettigelseskriterier
Aldre berettiget til at studere
Tager imod sunde frivillige
Køn, der er berettiget til at studere
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- Elevated ADHD symptoms and impairment and referred to school-based support team for intervention.
- Attending grades kindergarten - fifth
Exclusion Criteria:
- Special education classification for academics or behavior
- Behavior concerns at a level that would make lead-in treatment inappropriate/of insufficient intensity
Studieplan
Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?
Design detaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: Randomiseret
- Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
- Maskning: Ingen (Åben etiket)
Antal våben
Våben og indgreb
Deltagergruppe / ArmDeltagergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlingIntervention / Behandling |
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Aktiv komparator: School as Usual
Lead-in Intervention followed by Assignment to School as Usual |
This arm will include school as usual procedures for students. |
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Eksperimentel: Academic Competency Enhancement (ACE) classroom
Lead-in Intervention followed by Assignment to Academic Competency Enhancement (ACE) classroom |
Children assigned to ACE will enroll in a classroom with a teacher trained to implement contingency management components throughout the school year. |
Hvad måler undersøgelsen?
Primære resultatmål
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Count of Child rule violations
Tidsramme: Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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Observation of frequency of rule violations |
Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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IOWA Connors Rating Scale
Tidsramme: Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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Total Score on Inattentive/Overactive Factor |
Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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Impairment Rating Scale
Tidsramme: Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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Baseline, End of School year 1, Beginning of School year 2, Middle of School year 2, End of School year 2
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Samarbejdspartnere og efterforskere
Sponsor
Sponsor
Efterforskere
Efterforskere
- Ledende efterforsker: Gregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D., Florida International University
Datoer for undersøgelser
Studer store datoer
Studiestart (Anslået)
Studiestart
Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)
Primær færdiggørelse
Studieafslutning (Anslået)
Studieafslutning
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først indsendt
Først indsendt
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
Først opslået (Faktiske)
Først opslået
Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler
Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)
Sidste opdatering sendt
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
Sidst verificeret
Sidst verificeret
Mere information
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Nøgleord
Yderligere relevante MeSH-vilkår
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
- R01MH144202 (U.S. NIH-bevilling/kontrakt)
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