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Abikoff, Howard – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Behavioral interventions have demonstrated clinical utility in improving the behavior of children with ADHD, especially in specialized therapeutic milieus (Pelham et al., 2000). Improvements in children's target behaviors often occur in the treatment settings where contingencies are in place and delivered consistently. However, generalization of…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Generalization, Hyperactivity, Intervention
Foltz, Robert – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2012
One would like to believe that advances in science have resulted in improved outcomes for troubled youth. Trends in treatment have changed dramatically in two decades. Technology to understand the brain and its functions are highly advanced. But the United States is now medicating youth more than any other country. There is growing concern about…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Drug Therapy, Parent Child Relationship, Behavior Modification
Dawson, Margaret M. – School Psychology Review, 2007
As a practitioner who has worked with youngsters with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the past 30 years, the author has done her best to stay current with the research literature on ADHD, particularly intervention research. However, she was always bothered by one nagging thought. Sure, there is good research to show effective…
Descriptors: Intervention, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, School Psychology
Barkley, Russell A. – School Psychology Review, 2007
In this article, the author considers some issues concerning future research into school-based assessment and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He focuses on a few issues of some relevance to school interventions for children and teens with ADHD. He features three articles that found that less intensive interventions…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Intervention, Children
Vitiello, Benedetto; Sherrill, Joel – School Psychology Review, 2007
In this issue of "School Psychology Review," various authors devoted their articles to school-based interventions for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD has been one of the most extensively investigated mental conditions of childhood. Still, important questions regarding the extent of treatment effectiveness remain…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, School Psychology, Intervention
Findling, Robert L.; Newcorn, Jeffrey H.; Malone, Richard P.; Waheed, Ayesha; Prince, Jefferson B.; Kratochvil, Christopher J. – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2007
A 9-year-old boy presents for assessment and treatment of his reactive, impulsive aggressive behavior that has been present for approximately 2 years. Six months ago, his pediatrician started treatment with OROS methylphenidate (MPH), which was titrated to 36 mg/day. There was moderate improvement in symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Aggression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy
Advokat, Claire – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2009
Stimulant drugs (methylphenidate and amphetamine) have been used successfully for decades to improve the behavioral impairments of hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention in children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A voluminous literature supports the benefits of stimulants for improving classroom manageability…
Descriptors: Conceptual Tempo, Stimulants, Underachievement, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Westby, Carol E.; Cutler, Susan K. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1994
Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), which is conceptualized as a lack of behavioral inhibition or self-regulation, is reviewed. The article examines the relationship between ADHD and language delays/disorders, possible language and social-emotional cognitive underpinnings for pragmatic and metacognitive deficits in ADHD children,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Development

Gordon, Michael – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
Discusses the discrepancies among physicians, psychologists, and schools regarding the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit disorders. Stresses the need for all evaluations to include cross-disciplinary cooperation, and for the acceptance of standardized measures as part of the identification and treatment process. (CR)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis, Disability Identification

Accarado, Pasquale – PTA Today, 1992
The article describes children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), noting it can contribute to school underachievement, learning disabilities, difficulties in social adjustment, and emotional disorders. It examines diagnosis, neurobehavioral factors, and outcome and discusses coping via behavior modification at home, classroom…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Child Health

Kotkin, Ronald A. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1995
This article presents a rationale for inclusion of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in regular classrooms; identifies current problems with inclusive practices; and offers a model program, the Irvine Paraprofessional Program. This program focuses on the use of paraprofessional teacher assistants, inservice training on…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Demonstration Programs
Mercogliano, Chris – SKOLE: The Journal of Alternative Education, 1998
Introduces the idea that attention deficit disorder is a myth brought about by society's attempts to alter and adapt children's natural behaviors to fit the routines and limits of a flawed educational system. Anecdotes from Albany's Free School describe ways of working with children as unique individuals, based on the faith in every child's inborn…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Child Behavior, Discipline