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Prater, Mary Anne; Pancheri, Christina – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Presents basic information on Ritalin, a frequently prescribed stimulant medication for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A quiz evaluates the reader's knowledge level and is followed by an explanation of the correct answers. Also considered are pros and cons of Ritalin use, teachers' and parents' responses to the quiz, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques, Drug Therapy