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Evaluating Medication Response in ADHD: Cognitive, Behavioral, and Single-Subject Methodology.
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Hale, James B.; Hoeppner, Jo-Ann B.; DeWitt, Mary Beth; Coury, Daniel L.; Ritacco, David G.; Trommer, Barbara – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
A technique is presented for evaluating methylphenidate (MPH) effects on core behavioral symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at the single-subject level of analysis. Case-study results and multivariate analyses suggests systematic evaluation of behavior and cognitive MPH dose-response relationships could lead to more accurate MPH…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Drug Therapy
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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
Use of the Restricted Academic Task in ADHD Dose-Response Relationships.
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Fischer, Mariellen; Newby, Robert F. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
A study examined the efficacy of the Restricted Academic Task in evaluating the effects of stimulant medication in 149 children (ages 5-17) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The measure consists of standardized observation of a child performing an academic-like task, and was found to be both reliable and valid. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy