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Review: Teacher Training Programs Improve ADHD Knowledge, Behaviors
January 14, 2021Teacher training programs designed to explain the symptoms and manifestations of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) not only improve educators’ knowledge but also promote positive behaviors toward students with ADHD, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.1 The review did not find sufficient evidence that ADHD teacher training improves students’ ADHD-type behaviors.ADHD teacher training interventions are typically used to “strengthen teachers’ knowledge about ADHD, train them to create a supportive environment in the classroom, and develop strategies to address problem behaviors.” This is the first study to synthesize literature on the efficacy