The Dyslexia Research Institute has diagnosed and remediated dyslexic and hyperkinetic children through the use of trained paraprofessionals under expert supervision. (SB)

The results indicated that training had the effect of reducing the biasing effect of the diagnostic label when the rating scale was employed. No biasing effect was noted for the time sampling results. (Author/DLS)

The relationship between motor hyperactivity and childhood depression was investigated in 178 children referred for evaluation of school problems. Sixty percent of the children fulfilled the modified Feighner criteria for primary childhood depression. Forty-four percent had motor hyperactivity and 75 percent of these also showed depression.…

Eleven hyperactive children (6 to 15 years old) were treated with a food extract after titration food allergy testing. They remained improved for 1 to 3 months while ingesting the foods to which they were sensitive. (Author)

The study tested the hypothesis that in 11 hyperactive children (7 to 13 years old) a low dose of methylphenidate would produce scores superior to those with a high dose or placebo on the matching familiar figures test (MFF), a primary index of impulsivity. Journal availability: American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 1034, Evanston, IL 60204.…

Describes the cognitive styles of 70 hyperactive adults and 42 matched controls as part of a followup study. (CM)

Twenty-three impulsive, high-active first graders were trained to verbally mediate responses on a multiple choice task. (Author/CL)

The paper reviews cognitive training studies with children showing behavioral, attentional, or cognitive problems. (Author)

The frequency of otitis media among 22 hyperactive children (ages 7-to-13 years) with learning disorders was compared with the frequency of otitis media in a sample of 772 normal matched-age children. (Author/PHR)

Discusses the controversial use of Ritalin among preschool children, examining research from two studies: "Treatment Strategies for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder" and "Preschool ADHD Treatment Study." Examines issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD and concludes by examining the influence of the human…

Parent training is often used to treat non-compliance and social problems in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The current study directly examines changes in hyperactivity and inattentiveness in 3 girls whose parents participated in a parent training intervention. Findings suggest that parent training programs may narrowly focus on overt…

The study investigated the development of memory strategy knowledge and spontaneous use of strategy by 6- to 12-year-old boys with attention deficit disorder and hyperactivity (ADD-H). Although there was no difference between experimental and control groups in metamemory knowledge, the ADD-H subjects were less likely to use memory strategies.…

Examines the trend of using Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), commonly known as hyperactivity, to classify students as learning disabled (LD). Notes that ADD characteristics are frequently observed in children with reading problems, and argues that misclassifying students as LD denies them appropriate reading instruction. (MM)

Describes investigation systematically comparing influence of naturalistic social behaviors and nonbehavioral variables, measured by live observations, on development of peer status in unfamiliar boys attending summer research program. Participants included attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and comparison boys. Discusses implications for…