Helping families and teachers use behavior tools for children with ADHD
Implementation strategies for caregiver and teacher use of behavioral interventions with ADHD: A pilot study
This project aims to create better ways for parents and teachers to use helpful behavior strategies for children with ADHD.
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 ID | NIH-11162317 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that behavioral training for parents at home and classroom management for teachers at school can really help children with ADHD. These methods teach adults how to set up situations where children are more likely to succeed. This project will develop new ways to support caregivers and teachers in using these proven strategies effectively. We believe that improving how families and schools work together can significantly improve outcomes for children with ADHD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project is designed to help children aged 0-11 with ADHD, along with their caregivers and teachers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have ADHD or are outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from this particular project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could make it easier for families and schools to access and use effective behavioral support for children with ADHD, leading to better child outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Behavioral parent training and classroom management interventions have strong evidence of effectiveness, and this project builds on that foundation by focusing on implementation strategies.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lawson, Gwendolyn — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Lawson, Gwendolyn
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 below.