Helping caregivers and teachers use behavioral strategies for children with ADHD
Official title: Implementation strategies for caregiver and teacher use of behavioral interventions with ADHD: A pilot study
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10867159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping parents and teachers work together to use helpful strategies for kids with ADHD, so they can succeed both at home and in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | August 6, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $239,144 |
| NIH project number | 1R34MH132718-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10867159 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have been diagnosed with ADHD or are at risk for developing ADHD, along with their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have ADHD or are outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing strategies to help caregivers and teachers effectively implement behavioral interventions for children with ADHD. It aims to enhance the collaboration between home and school environments, ensuring that adults can support children's success through structured behavioral techniques. The study will provide training and resources to caregivers, enabling them to apply evidence-based practices consistently. By improving access to these interventions, the research seeks to create a supportive framework for children with ADHD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved behavioral outcomes for children with ADHD by equipping caregivers and teachers with effective intervention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing behavioral interventions for ADHD, indicating that this approach has a solid foundation in existing evidence.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawson, Gwendolyn — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Lawson, Gwendolyn
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.