Integrating Clinical Interventions and Educational Strategies for Children with ADHD

Abstract

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a profound impact on the cognitive, behavioral and academic development of children, posing a widespread problem with the regulation of attention, as well as impulse control and classroom behavior. The primary problem that the study is to address is the absence of combined opportunities that systematize clinical intervention with educational approaches that may often result in the absence of a coherent support network and the poor developmental outcomes. The purpose of this study is to develop rigorously a comprehensive model, which will integrate clinical interventions and school-based interventions to enhance learning and behavioral outcomes among ADHD children. The method of the research is a mixed method that integrates three significant methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), pharmacological treatment using stimulant drugs (e.g., methylphenidate) and personalized educational interventions (e.g., behavior modification plans, assistive learning technologies). The school-going children with ADHD were assessed and scored on the standard behavioral scales and academic performance measures at the beginning of the intervention time of 12 weeks, and at the end. Progress tracking models based on machine learning were also used to track the adaptive progress and make predictive outcomes. Findings show that the combined intervention had a 32.5% better mindfulness of interest, a 28.7% decreased hyperactivity and a 35.2% improved school performance in comparison to the single interventions. Also, classroom participation (30.1), and behavioral compliance (27.6) increased. Other areas of this research will include inclusive education system, child health system and policy making of special education program. The results highlight the need to have multidisciplinary approaches. In conclusion, a mixture of clinical and educational interventions is a more effective, sustainable and scalable approach to treating ADHD in children that will result in their eventual cognitive and academic achievement.