Comparison of child abuse histories and home environments of adult males (n=29) referred for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and their non-ADHD brothers found that the two groups did not differ in their reporting of physical punishment, discipline, parental rejection, positive parental contact, or general perception of the home…

This article examines multimodal intervention with preschool children having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The article discusses evaluation and diagnosis of ADHD; management of ADHD (including family intervention, parent training, psychotherapy, social support, intervention in school and group settings, special education, and…

Two discriminant function analyses were conducted to determine the cognitive/educational profile which differentiated 4 groups of 68 elementary/secondary level students: attention deficit disorder (ADD), with and without medication; learning disabilities (LD); and nonhandicapped. By treating the LD and nonmedicated ADD subjects as one group, a…

This article approaches several questions regarding Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including its questionable classification as a learning disability, necessary special education accommodations for those with ADHD, and the relevance of Public Law 94-142. The history behind terminology usage is reviewed. (PB)

Describes a Canadian principal's efforts to deal with a disruptive child suffering from attention-deficit disorder. Staff focused on creating a positive school experience for Tommy after medication failed to mitigate his outbursts. Next fall, there will be an "acting out" room and additional human resources. (MLH)

Investigates the influence of Captain's Log, a computerized cognitive-training system, on the behaviors and performance capabilities of severely disturbed children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (N=4). Results support the expectation that children who are most successful in the training would demonstrate the highest levels of…

This study presents data from Australia on psychostimulant production and prescription rates for children with attention-deficit disorders and analyzes data from one city. Results indicate that medication use is increasing at a rate similar to that in the United States and that prescription rates may vary by income and unemployment. (Author/CR)

A study of 30 Austrian children with dyslexia (grades 2-4) found that poor dual-task balancing was limited to children with higher attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ratings and that children with dyslexia without higher ADHD performed as well on dual-task balancing as age-matched control children. (Author/CR)

Today, school district leaders must comply with multiple federal statutes (Individuals with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act). The trend is toward full inclusion, despite judicial overrulings, clarifications of "least restrictive environment," and emergence of opposing groups.…

A study determined self-reported positive and negative physical, academic, and social effects of stimulant medication on 86 secondary students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Students reported the medication helped them pay attention, earn better grades, and improve their behavior but were unsure if it helped them on tests or on…

This article explores possible biological factors related to motivation and the relationship of motivation to academic achievement in students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Suggestions are provided for increasing scholastic motivation in this population, including using cooperative learning groups to motivate students to…

A study evaluated the utility of classroom-based functional and adjunctive assessments of problem behaviors for two adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and comorbid oppositional defiant disorder. Classroom interventions derived from information obtained during assessments resulted in reductions in problem behaviors. Teacher…

Examines the impact of ADHD on families' functioning. Reviews recent research indicating that persistence of symptoms into adulthood and high comorbidity with behavior, psychiatric, and mood disorders are major additional stressors for families. Emphasizes that effective management of disorder requires multilevel and multimodal interventions, and…

Students who respond to the ludicrous environments of schooling with behaviors and demeanor that do not fit school criteria frequently are given a medical label and drug treatment. The fact that Ritalin is given to 2.8% of all American children reflects a "treatment philosophy" in which professionals define problems and prescribe…

The factorial and normative data of a teacher rating scale containing the 18 symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were examined using a sample of 4,009 children and adolescents. Two factors (inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity) were derived. Normative data are presented for a nationally representative sample, and…