A study has found that using positive reinforcement and changing classroom routines can prevent behavior and academic problems in young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In the five-year study of pre-schoolers, parents and teachers created highly personalized routines and environments at home and school. Parents reported that the children were less aggressive, and teachers said academic performance improved as well.
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