What Help Can Schools Offer Children with ADHD? — Systematic Review of School-Based RCTs (2025)

Target: Elementary-age children with ADHD (comprehensive school-based RCTs) Type: SystematicReviewAndMetaAnalysis Grade: B

3-Line Summary

What: This is the latest review that systematically compiled and analyzed various randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aimed at supporting children with ADHD in school settings.
Who: Programs included behavioral interventions, environmental adjustments, and parent-teacher collaboration, but the diversity of intervention types limits direct comparison.
Results: Some school-based interventions showed improvements in core ADHD symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity) and classroom behavior, but uniform effects across all types should not be expected.

school-based RCT systematic-review classroom-behavior heterogeneity

Try having a specific conversation with your child's teacher about classroom difficulties (focus, movement, task completion, etc.).
Ask the teacher or school counselor about available supports (seating adjustments, task segmentation, behavioral feedback, etc.).
It is advisable to determine which supports are right for your child together with a professional.