Nicole Schatz

The purpose of this study it to examine the efficacy of language, behavior, or a combination of language and behavioral interventions for students classified as English language learners (ELLs) who are also at-risk for ADHD. Although there is substantial support for language development and reading interventions to aid young children in the acquisition of language skills, there is a significant lack of research addressing interventions for ELLs with disabilities of any type, particularly for...

The purpose of this project is to investigate the efficacy of adaptive, evidence-based classroom interventions (i.e., Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions delivered through a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework) for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research team will experimentally evaluate the efficacy of well-developed and evidence-based behavioral interventions within a problem-solving framework such as RTI. The findings from this project will significant...

The research team planned to conduct a comprehensive meta-analysis of school-based intervention treatment studies to understand which intervention practices are associated with positive outcomes for students with ADHD. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic disorder that results in considerable social, occupational, and academic problems for youth and their families. Unfortunately, there has been considerable disagreement among professionals regarding the best intervent...