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Phillips, Kristin D.; Klein-Tasman, Bonita P. – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
The refinement of the Williams syndrome phenotype has frequently included the study of behavioral and temperamental features common to individuals with this disorder. Within this line of research, the importance of evaluating incidence of psychopathology has been increasingly recognized, with studies consistently identifying an increased risk for…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Mental Health, Psychopathology, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
Pelham, William E., Jr.; Fabiano, Gregory A. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2008
Pelham, Wheeler, and Chronis (1998) reviewed the treatment literature on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and concluded behavioral parent training (BPT) and behavioral classroom management (BCM) were well-established treatments for children with ADHD. This review updates and extends the finding of the prior review. Studies conducted…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Summer Programs, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders
Hughes, Carroll W.; Emslie, Graham J.; Crismon, M. Lynn; Posner, Kelly; Birmaher, Boris; Ryan, Neal; Jensen, Peter; Curry, John; Vitiello, Benedetto; Lopez, Molly; Shon, Steve P.; Pliszka, Steven R.; Trivedi, Madhukar H. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007
Objective: To revise and update consensus guidelines for medication treatment algorithms for childhood major depressive disorder based on new scientific evidence and expert clinical consensus when evidence is lacking. Method: A consensus conference was held January 13-14, 2005, that included academic clinicians and researchers, practicing…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Psychosis, Depression (Psychology), Clinical Experience
Hervey-Jumper, Heather; Douyon, Karl; Falcone, Tatiana; Franco, Kathleen N. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2008
Objective: This literature review describes evaluation and treatment of minority youth with ADHD. Method: A search of databases for reports of ADHD in minority children was conducted. Results: Interpretation of behavior varies among parents, as does their trust in health care providers and school personnel. Parents desire to avoid stigmatization…
Descriptors: Stimulants, Trust (Psychology), Minority Group Children, Drug Therapy

Frazier, Monique R.; Merrell, Kenneth W. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1997
Reviews practical issues involved in the behavioral treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Traditional treatment strategies, non-behavioral treatment approaches and their efficacy, behavioral methods of treatment, and best treatment practices are outlined. A summary sheet of treatment methods and best treatment practices is…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Hyperactivity
Wells, Karen C. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1986
Several techniques involved in the behavioral treatment of attention deficit disorders in children are reviewed, including parent training, classroom management strategies, and social skills training. The combination of behavior therapy and stimulant medication is recommended for optimal results. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education

O'Brien, Mildred A.; Obrzut, John E. – Journal of Special Education, 1986
A review of research regarding attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children covers studies involving direct observation techniques, drug treatment, drug effects on academic achievement, diet interventions, behavior modification, metacognition, and executive control; and suggests practical implications in these areas for educators and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Children, Cognitive Development

Thomas, Cecilia; Corcoran, Jacqueline – Children & Schools, 2003
This article provides a rationale for school social workers to be knowledgeable about empirically validated family approaches for treatment for ADHD. The literature is reviewed and organized according to theoretical framework and developmental stage of the child. The authors critique the literature and offer suggestions for further research and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Delivery Systems, Family Counseling
Jacobson, Michael F.; Schardt, David – 1999
This report reviews 23 controlled studies of the effect of food dyes and other dietary constituents on the behavior of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other behavioral problems. Findings indicate 17 of the 23 studies found evidence that some children's behavior significantly worsens after they consume artificial…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Interventions for Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: One Size Does Not Fit All.

DuPaul, George J.; Eckert, Tanya L.; McGoey, Kara E. – School Psychology Review, 1997
Article dispels the following myths about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): it has neurobiological base that can only be treated with medication; it must be treated with contingency management procedures; the children do not perform well under partial reinforcement schedules; and students must receive special-education services.…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Educational Theories

Ballard, Shirley; Bolan, Morna; Burton, Michael; Snyder, Sherry; Pasterczyk-Seabolt, Claire; Martin, Don – Adolescence, 1997
Reviews research on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and examines the role of neurochemical stimulation and signs of neurological deficits. Describes the chemical action of drugs used to treat ADHD, along with cognitive, affective, and behavioral effects, and side effects. Elaborates on drug treatment and basic behavior modification…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy, Educational Diagnosis

Northup, John; Gulley, Veronica – School Psychology Review, 2001
Reviews the usefulness of functional analysis procedures for the assessment and treatment of behaviors associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Conclusions suggest that functional analysis may be particularly useful for identifying behaviors that are (or are not) maintained by social consequences and for the subsequent development…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Drug Use

Rooney, Karen J. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1993
This review of classroom interventions for students with attention deficit disorders discusses attentional weaknesses, the use of observation and behavioral analysis to clarify issues that need to be addressed in intervention planning, and subsequent determination of the behavior management programs and academic strategies that will result in…
Descriptors: Attention, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems

Rogers, Helen; Cameron, Daisy; Cann, Warren; Littlefield, Lyn; Lagioia, Vince – Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health, 2003
Reports on an evaluation of a parenting skills intervention specifically with children exhibiting ADHD characteristics. Results reveal a reduction in problem behavior scores of children perceived to have a high frequency of behaviors typical of ADHD. Findings are consistent with those of controlled investigations of the impact of behavioral family…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Child Behavior, Family Counseling
Johnson, William L.; Gilliam, Brenda; Johnson, Annabel M.; McWilliams, Elizabeth; Avula, Andrea – Online Submission, 2005
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. Symptoms of ADHD include developmentally inappropriate levels of activity, distractibility, and impulsivity. The behavior often leads to academic and social problems and may have a long-term adverse impact on a child's later life. This…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Clinical Diagnosis, Behavior Disorders