Behavioral Supports for ADHD Learners: An Empirical Analysis Informing a Targeted Training Program for Educators

This study examines the behavioral supports utilized by teachers for learners with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and analyzes their effectiveness as the empirical basis for developing a targeted training program for educators in selected schools within the Division of Caloocan City during School Year 2022-2023.Employing a descriptive-correlation design, the research involved 50 educators (4 master teachers and 46 regular teachers) chosen through purposeful sampling.Seven behavioral support domains were investigated: structure and routine, clear instructions and positive reinforcement, minimizing distractions and organizational strategies, behavioral interventions, self-regulation techniques, physical activity and healthy lifestyle, and social skills training.Learners' behavioral outcomes were evaluated using the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL).Findings showed that teachers rated clear instructions and positive reinforcement most highly, with reward systems identified as particularly effective in practice.However, correlation results indicated that different domains, such as self-regulation techniques, physical activ-How to cite this paper: