Three behavior rating scales were filled out by teachers for the entire first grades of three public schools, totalling 225 children. Factor analyses on this nonclinical sample yielded different factors from those found previously on clinical samples. (Author)

A review of research relating to the role of genetic factors in the hyperactive child syndrome is presented. Twin studies have been limited and adoption studies have been methodologically weak. Findings, however, are consistent and suggest that the genetic transmission hypothesis is plausible. (PHR)

When all pretest data, posttest error, student's age, and teacher's rating were controlled for, analysis of covariance results confirmed the significant differences between both groups. It was concluded that relaxation training and biofeedback warrants inclusion in programs designed for hyperactive male children. (Author/CL)

Two management approaches for hyperactive children with tactile defensiveness are described. Systematic desensitization uses sensory integration techniques. Implosion uses restraint and intense tactile stimulation implosively to break through the fear and hyperactive resistance. (JMF)

The article examines the neurological basis for hyperactivity/distraction and dyslexia. Overlapping symptoms are listed, nutritional and organic basis for hyperkinesis considered, and visual and motoric factors in dyslexia discussed. (CL)

The article traces the progress made by a hyperactive, mentally handicapped boy during his 3 1/2 years at a county day school for severely disturbed and psychotic children. (SBH)

The article discusses the dangers to children posed by lead in the environment, and briefly reviews selected research on the subject. (Author/DLS)

The relationship between time estimation and hyperactivity was studied with 135 normal, 6 hyperactive, and 6 mentally retarded boys (ages 7 to 17 years). It was found that only the retarded Ss showed significant differences between elapsed and estimated times, suggesting that time estimation is not clinically useful for identifying hyperactive…

Highly active second-grade boys made fewer correct detections in a 48-minute vigilance task than did their normal peers. Detection efficiency was inversely related to interval length, and this effect was more pronounced for the highly active group. (RC)

Examines IQ test performance in 122 unmedicated children with ADHD, and 46 children from a healthy, comparison group. Children with ADHD had significantly lower Performance IQ on WISC-III compared to the WISC-R. In contrast, there were no significant differences between the WISC-R and WISC-III cohorts on Performance IQ or any Performance subtests…

Advocates the application of multiple intelligences theory to the teaching of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Suggests how this theory offers tools to support academic achievement and positive self-concept for students with and without learning disabilities. Contains 13 references. (SK)

Analyzed effects of methylphenidate in double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study in which 17 boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder played in baseball games. Drug effects were evaluated on children's attention during game. Results revealed that methylphenidate had beneficial effects on attention during game. (Author/NB)

The article reviews various therapies for hyperactivity including pharmacological and behavioral therapies. The heterogeneous nature of this population suggests that punishment procedures used as part of a behavioral management intervention may be effective in establishing responsible behavior and warrant more research. (Author/DB)

Interactions of mothers and fathers with hyperactive or normal 6- to 12-year-old sons were observed in dyadic and triadic settings. There was more frequent coercion in families with hyperactive boys than in those with normal boys. (BC)

Conducted two experiments in which attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder boys underwent double-blind, placebo-controlled medication assessment in summer day-treatment program. Daily, boys assessed attributions for and evaluations of their behavior. Objective measured showed improved behavior with methylphenidate; however, boys tended to…