Explored the dimensionality of responses to the Adult Behavior Checklist-Revised, a screening assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHA) in college students. Responses from 317 undergraduates were used, with 8 judges involved in standard setting. Findings show secondary variables that may have clinical implications. (SLD)

This study compared children with either attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (n=24), reading disability (RD) (n=33), both (n=9), or controls. Children with ADHD were characterized by difficulty with a visual search task whereas children with RD had difficulty with an auditory processing task. Specifically, children with ADHD…

Compared participants in a peer-based coaching program for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities to non-participants. Found that peer-based support may be an effective means for enhancing general self-efficacy as well as some key areas of learning strategies and study skills for college students…

Administered Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) to biological mothers of children aged 6-13 (N=100). Found conduct disordered (CD) children (N=13) had mothers with higher MMPI antisocial, histrionic, and disturbed adjustment scores; attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADD/H) children (N=22) had no significant association…

Examined relationship among Conners Teacher Rating Scale, Revised Conners Parent Rating Scale, Revised Behavior Problem Checklist, and Freedom-from-Distractibility (FD) factor score of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised for 135 children and adolescents referred to learning disabilities clinic. Results appear to corroborate evidence…

A study evaluated the usefulness of instruction in specific learning strategies to improve the learning processes of students with learning disabilities and attention deficits. The intervention sought to provide students with tools for maximizing atypical strengths, remediating weaknesses, and activating processing. Some strategies are described.…

Clarifies issues related to medication, neurological examination, significance of soft signs, allergy and diet, and interpersonal therapies of diagnosing and treating attention deficit and hyperactivity in children. Reviews current research that offers guidelines to social work practice with these children. (Author/ABL)

Considers that children exhibiting frequent problems with inattention, impulsivity, and overactivity in classroom settings may be at risk for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Describes four-stage model for school-based assessment of ADHD which includes screening techniques, multimethod assessment, interpretation of results, and…

Notes that federal agencies that enforce special education laws found that children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are eligible for special education services and are protected by procedural safeguards established by law. Contends that many school districts do not have procedures to identify children with ADD and to ensure appropriate…

Responds to previous article (Hakola, this issue) on legal rights of students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Discusses resistance on part of special and regular educators to comply with law, calling resistance understandable and perhaps warranted when it stems from philosophical orientation, diagnostic and classification issues, and…

Responds to previous article (Hakola, this issue) on legal rights of students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Presents contrasting perspective on educational services for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, linked more closely to professional research and practice than to law. Concerns discussed are grounded in…

This paper argues that the Attention Deficit Disorder/Gifted (ADD/Gifted) label is both unfair and overused, discounts the possibility of natural developmental lags, and focuses on the child's weaknesses. A call is made for seeking a full understanding of contextual, curricular, and environmental factors outside the child before labeling students.…

This article offers a systematic approach to teaching basic academic skills to children with attention deficit disorders. The acronym T-G-I-F is used to focus on teacher-directed instruction; guided practice instruction; independent practice activities; and final measurement. Questions and answers about this approach and sample record-keeping…

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is emerging as an important legislative factor in the education of handicapped students, particularly those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It allows social workers the opportunity to expand their roles within the schools and better meet the needs of students and their…

Review of 48 articles and books on attention deficit disorder (ADD) found a total of 69 characteristics and 38 causes cited, evidencing no clearcut pattern for identifying the condition and little agreement for what causes ADD. The label appears to have limited value for communication, planning, decision making, or research efforts. (Author/DB)