Developing Positive School Discipline Strategies

New resource to support students with ADHD & Tourette syndrome

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette syndrome benefit when schools use positive rather than punitive disciplinary strategies. Positive discipline practices can help make school routines predictable and achievable for students. Positive practices encompass a range of strategies built on a foundation of empathy, respect, and inclusion instead of exclusion and punishment.

Our new fact sheet Developing Positive Disciplinary Strategies to Support Children with ADHD and Tourette Syndrome: Considerations for School Administrators provides answers to administrators’ essential questions about the benefits of positive discipline approaches. Using case studies and examples, it outlines steps for selecting positive discipline practices that are the right fit for your school.

7/2/2024