Children from various cultural backgrounds were assessed for hyperkinesis using a behavioral rating scale in order to determine whether perceived socioeconomic status and ethnic identification of assessees would influence judgement. Lower socioeconomic and ethnic minority children were rated as being more hyperkinetic than middle class and…

The effectiveness of a package of self-control procedures in a classroom with six hyperactive boys ages 7 to 10 was investigated. Results indicated that the self-control package was effective in improving misbehavior and attention to tasks during the individual seat work but not during group instruction. (Author)

The teachers' ratings of peer interaction discriminated between the hyperactive children and their controls. In addition, a significant interaction effect indicated that teachers rated the older hyperactive group as more deviant with peers than both their younger hyperactive counterparts and their age matched controls. (Author)

The study explored the intellectual functioning of 90 hyperkinetic, minimally brain damaged boys (mean age 12 years) via an analysis of student test performance in relation to the factor composition of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). (SBH)

Lack of agreement between teachers and parents in assessing the symptoms of hyperkinesis in children was demonstrated by Langhorne, Loney, Paternite, and Bechtoldt. Zukow, Zukow, and Bentler recently criticized that investigation. Results of a separate analysis of data of Langhorne et al. confirmed the original findings. (Author)

A learning disabled adult recalls her experiences in school as a hyperactive, apraxic primary student. She remembers difficulties in getting along with peers and one especially helpful teacher. (CL)

The findings indicate that sustained improvement is related to factors other than continued medication, and that drug therapy should be regarded as a short-term intervention until more positive social and school behavior can be established. Journal Avaliability: J. B. Lippincott Co., East Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19105 (Author/DLS)

Areas of controversy covered center around the nature of the disorder, the effects of drugs, and methodological problems. Alternative approaches offered focus on evaluation and remedial techniques. (DLS)

Examines studies pertaining to the peer relations of hyperactive children. (CM)

This article briefly discusses the use of amphetamines in the treatment of hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. (JMF)

Eight seven- and eight-year-old hyperactive children were assigned to either a self-instructional training group or an attention practice control group. On-task behavior in the classroom and performance measures in reading and arithmetic were assessed. (Author/SBH)

Analyzes the social context of stimulant drug treatment. Explores the type of social change and social intervention that may be needed for effective treatment of hyperkinetic children with stimulant drugs and other methods of treatment. (Editor/RK)