INTERVENTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER - ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL/

The following myths about the treatment of ADHD are dispelled: (a) ADH D has a presumed neurobiological basis; therefore, it can be treated o nly with medication; (b) all children with ADHD must be treated with c ontingency management procedures; (c) children with ADHD do not perfor m well under partial reinforcement schedules; (d) self-instruction tra ining is an effective intervention for ADHD; and (e) all students with ADHD must receive special education services. Functional assessment i s then discussed as a way to determine which interventions are most li kely to be effective for a specific student. The function of ADHD-rela ted behaviors will vary across individuals and settings. Therefore, an individualized approach to assessment and intervention design will be necessary to promote the school success of students with this disorde r.