Effect of the TRANSITION Project on the Academic Achievement of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder that affects many aspects of the functioning of youth, including school performance. Students with ADHD are particularly at risk of experiencing significant difficulties in their transition to high school, particularly because of the organizational difficulties associated with ADHD. However, few interventions are available for these students and their families. The Transition Project proposes interventions targeting educational strategies and organizational skills to support students with ADHD and their parents. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the Transition Project on student achievement. The sample consisted of 47 families randomly assigned to a group participating in the intervention or a control group receiving the usual services of the community. At the end of the Grade 7, parents whose children participated in the intervention reported better academic achievement of their child. However, there are no significant differences between groups in terms of academic achievement according to the report card or academic achievement reported by young. This study enhances knowledge on the effectiveness of interventions for students with ADHD.