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Paper Id:IJMSM-V3I1P129
doi: 10.71141/30485037/V3I1P129

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Investigating Effective Strategies for Managing ADHD in Educational Settings

Shehrebanu Salim Virpurwala

Citation:
Shehrebanu Salim Virpurwala, "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Investigating Effective Strategies for Managing ADHD in Educational Settings" International Journal of Multidisciplinary on Science and Management, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 301-310, 2026.

Abstract:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition with far-reaching consequences for children's academic performance, social development, and well-being. This research focuses on the best ways of dealing with ADHD in Indian schools, including the attitude of teachers, classroom interventions, and institutional limitations. Semi-structured interviews in three themes, which were assessment modification, focus-enhancement strategies, and teaching challenges, were used to collect qualitative data that included 30 teachers in 10 subject disciplines. Based on the theoretical cognitive-behavioral and behavioral theories, the evidence shows that educators use such adaptive strategies as task chunking, teaching using multiple sensory modalities, breaks during lessons, and positive feedback but struggle with the system-wide factors such as high-teacher-student ratios, inadequate training, and cultural stigma. The study advocates for India-specific ADHD intervention models, structured professional development, and culturally sensitive parent engagement.

Keywords: ADHD, behavior, classroom strategies, cognitive-behavioral theory, education, inclusive education, India, intervention, neurodevelopmental disorders, teacher perceptions.

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