An examination of a homework and organizational skills intervention for middle school students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Homework and organizational skills can be problematic for any middle school student, but can be especially problematic for middle students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An intervention called Homework, Organization, and Planning Strategies was implemented to four students in the middle school who are diagnosed with ADHD. Research questions were focused determining if an intervention that aims to improve homework and organizational skills effective and can improve academic performance and if that improvement can be maintained. Two seventh grade and two eighth grade participants were involved in this study, all of which had a diagnosis of one of the three types of ADHD, and some participants had additional diagnoses as well such as a seizure disorder or a visual impairment. During the eight intervention sessions, materials were provided, strategies to improve organization and homework completion were taught and reviewed, and rewards were given based on student success. These components were explained during parent meetings with the parents of all but one participant with the hope that the principles taught would transfer from school to home. As a result of the intervention, all students achieved some degree of academic progress in two or more subjects and as well as an increase in organization.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A. Learning Disabilities

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Language, Literacy, and Special Education

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Mitchell, Kristy

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kuder, S. Jay

• Attention-deficit disorder in adolescence
• Special Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/327

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-1326