A survey involving 365 regular education teachers found almost all had taught a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), half had received some preservice AD/HD training, and three-fourths had received inservice training. Teachers (94%) wanted more ADHD training and expressed lowest confidence in their ability to manage related…

Comparison of eight-year-old children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (n=21), learning disorder (LD) (n=12), or both (n=27) on neuropsychological measures found that ADHD children were impaired in control and inhibition of impulses; children with LD in phonological awareness, verbal memory span, storytelling, and verbal IQ;…

Investigated the development of inattentiveness and hyperactivity in middle childhood through a prospective study that followed 191 children from birth through age 11. In early childhood, quality of caregiving better predicted distractibility, an early precursor of hyperactivity, than did early biological or temperament factors. Caregiving and…

This article describes the language abilities of 20 boys aged 10 to 13.5 years who were admitted to residential treatment because of their significant and persistent antisocial behavior. Primary diagnoses included oppositional/defiant disorder and conduct disorder. Eighty percent carried the additional diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity…

Two studies evaluated a notetaking intervention targeting the passive learning style and disruptive behaviors exhibited by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Thirty teens in a summer program were able to learn notetaking strategies using a modification of the Directed Notetaking Activity training method and showed…

An overview is provided of the literature on genetic, biochemical, neurobehavioral, and neuroanatomical correlates of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Accumulating evidence suggests a neurological etiology and a possible genetic basis in most children. The role of the school psychologist in helping children with ADHD is discussed.…

This article explores the social impact of stimulant treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, focusing on intended effects on social behaviors, interpersonal relationships, social cognition, and self-perceived anger; potential emanative effects and untoward consequences; the need to map the attributional sequelae of…

This article reviews diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and undifferentiated attention deficit disorder; typical presenting features; theories of the biological basis of attentional disorders; and treatments, including medical treatments with stimulants and tricyclic antidepressants and nonmedical treatments such as…

Reviews information regarding pharmacotherapy of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Presents basic information regarding central nervous system stimulants, dose levels, time courses, and dose equivalents across medications. Presents cost-effective and efficient procedure for use in regular classroom setting to evaluate drug response,…

Describes a staff-development program in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) designed to increase the knowledge and skills for special and general educators, administrators, and related service personnel. Describes the content of the program is and presents procedures for tailoring and delivering the program to specific audiences.…

Provides an overview of materials included in the "Controls of Attention Project," a project designed to provide classroom teachers, parents, and students with current knowledge about attention and attention deficits, guidelines for developing collaborative management plans, and classroom techniques to minimize negative effects of attention…

This case study of a 6-year-old boy with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder discusses the advantages of combining person-centered planning and functional analysis to develop and implement broad-based behavioral-support plans. The support plan resulted in decreased challenging behavior, increased functional communication, improved academic…

Offers strategies and accommodations educators can use with students having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including examples of their application with a 10th-grade student. Suggestions address the ADHD-friendly environment, student organization, following directions, large group instruction, maintaining attention to seatwork,…

A study involving 453 pairs of Israeli parents and teachers used an item response theory measurement model(IRT) to examine the 28-item Conners Teacher's Rating Scale (CTRS) for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. IRT analyses revealed structural inadequacies involving the inappropriateness of the 4-point Likert-type scale used by…

Claims that learning strategies and social skills training are likely to be important for most students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, both in regular and special education classrooms. Emphasizes the importance of combining treatment strategies. (MKA)