Improving teamwork for a school program helping children with ADHD

Enhancing team effectiveness for a collaborative school-based intervention for ADHD

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-11091493

This study is looking at ways to make a school program called the Collaborative Life Skills Program even better for kids with ADHD in grades 2-5 by helping teachers work together more effectively, so that students can get the best support possible.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-11091493 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of a school-based intervention called the Collaborative Life Skills Program (CLS) for children with ADHD in grades 2-5. The project will implement team-based strategies, including creating Team Charters, providing Team Communication Training, and monitoring Team Performance, to improve how educators work together in supporting students. By fostering better communication and collaboration among school staff, the goal is to optimize the delivery of the CLS program and improve outcomes for children with ADHD. Parents and educators will be involved in the process to ensure that the intervention is tailored to meet the needs of the students.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 7 to 11 years old diagnosed with ADHD who are enrolled in grades 2-5.

Not a fit: Patients who are not in the specified age range or who do not have a diagnosis of ADHD may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective support for children with ADHD in school settings, improving their academic and social outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that team-based interventions can enhance educational outcomes for children with ADHD, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

La Jolla, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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