Which is most appropriate for a teacher to consider when developing an intervention plan for a student with ADHD?

• A. Researching relevant evidence-based practices
• B. Following the strategies used by other teachers
• C. Requesting an alternate placement for the student
• D. Devising consequences for the student's behavior with his parents

Answer: (A)

When planning an intervention for a student with ADHD, start by using evidence-based practices that have been shown to help with attention, organization, and self-regulation. Grounding the plan in research ensures the strategies you choose have demonstrated effectiveness and are more likely to support meaningful progress for this student. In practice, this means implementing structured routines, explicit instruction, clear cues, seating near the teacher, breaking tasks into manageable chunks, allowing short tasks with frequent breaks, and using positive reinforcement along with ongoing progress monitoring. Include accommodations like visual schedules, checklists, and strategies to minimize distractions, and work closely with families to align supports across home and school. Approaches based on copying others, changing placement without thorough evaluation, or relying on punitive consequences don’t provide the same reliable, proactive framework for helping a student with ADHD succeed.