Single concept fliers dealing with students who are academically frustrated and students who do not pay attention in class were evaluated by 176 regular and special educators. The fliers were designed to provide assistance to teachers at a very basic level. Ratings were positive and indicated that teachers would use the fliers. (Author/CL)

This study explored how students diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) enrolled at public and private universities in southwestern Arkansas survive college. Interviews were held with 10 such students. The resulting theory derived from the information provided by these students includes themes related to student attitudes…

School counselors are often consultants for parents and teachers on problems that children and adolescents face. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is one such problem. It is frequently misunderstood, presenting a challenge for parents and teachers alike. The counselor is a resource for initial identification and interventions at home and in the…

From leading ADHD authority Dr. Russell A. Barkley, this instructive program integrates information about ADHD with the experiences of adults from different walks of life who suffer from the disorder. Including interviews with these individuals, their family members, and the clinicians who treat them, the program addresses such important topics as…

The Freedom from Distractability Index (FFD) on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children- Third Edition (WISC-III) is an index score comprised of the sum of the scores on the Arithmetic and Digit Span subsets. Although the FFD is often interpreted as a measure of attention and concentration, there are a number of other possible explanations…

This article uses a question-answer format to present information for parents on dyslexia and attention deficit disorders (ADD). Information includes typical behaviors and skills of children with dyslexia or ADD, how parents can help their children, and the use of medication to control hyperactivity. (KB)

Uses "travel itinerary" structure to provide advice on teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Covers such areas as consulting the experts, "landing without frustration" (modifying assignments and materials to match learning styles and abilities), "mapping and orientation" (providing…

Describes how the use of children's books may enable students with Attention Deficit Disorder to develop a clearer understanding of themselves and their problems. Includes a 33-item annotated list of books useful for this purpose. (SR)

Studied the views of parents and educators about the causes and treatments of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through 45 hours of interviews with 25 participants at 4 urban schools. Results show that parents and educators have a socially constructed view of ADHD and are less likely to use stimulant medicine for the treatment of…

Purposes of the study were to determine the type and format of information pediatricians receive from schools regarding diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), their preferences for this information, and their opinions on referral rates and treatment. The majority of pediatricians believe schools overrefer and…

Tasks assessing perception of auditory temporal and nontemporal cues were administered to children with reading disorders (RD) with or without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or with ADHD alone. The presence of RD was associated only with a deficit in detection of a tone onset time synchrony. The presence of ADHD was associated with a…

Examines the relationships between parenting styles and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), utilizing a sample of Iranian parents of children with and without ADHD. Results indicate significant relationships between ADHD and parenting styles. There is a negative relationship between having an ADHD child and applying authoritative…

This article provides a rationale for school social workers to be knowledgeable about empirically validated family approaches for treatment for ADHD. The literature is reviewed and organized according to theoretical framework and developmental stage of the child. The authors critique the literature and offer suggestions for further research and…

Compared 29 children with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), 21 emotionally disturbed (ED) children, and control (CO) group of 20 nonproblem children using 12 subtests of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised and Stroop Color and Word Test. Results showed CO group superior to ADHD and ED groups and ED group superior to ADHD…

Comparison of behaviors exhibited by 19 hyperactive and 17 nonhyperactive (learning disordered) children found differences between groups to be more often qualitative than quantitative. Hyperactive students demonstrated more talking, unsystematic search, and motor impersistence while nonhyperactive students demonstrated more upper extremity…