Studies published in the 1960's and 1970's are reviewed. (CB)

The use of drugs to modify child behavior disorders and the risks involved are discussed. Safeguards are suggested to protect children. (A related article is EA 501 452.) (MF)

Hyperkinetic children are usually helped by a coordinated program of medication, parent and child counseling, and teacher consultation. Medication usually facilitates everything else that is done for the child. Therefore, referral to and cooperation with the prescribing physician deserves special attention. (Author)

Groups symptoms, and suggests resources and energy be concentrated on educational and psychological intervention, rather than on causes. (NH)

This study, an approach to controlling "acting out" behaviors of handicapped children in elementary schools, compares the effectiveness of an operant strategy and a cognitive strategy in modifying the behavior of a seven-year-old hyperactive boy. (Author/PN)

It was concluded that biofeedback-induced relaxation training increased attention to task and reduced impulsivity but did not affect the measure of locus of control on the population studied. (Author/SW)

Using three samples of children--a heterogeneous group, a hyperactive group, and a replication sample of hyperactive children--evaluted the Stony Brook Scale (SBS). Results indicated the SBS independently assessed hyperactivity and aggression in samples of hyperactive children. (Author/RC)

Assessed locus of control in a group of 32 boys. Compared to normal controls, hyperactive children scored more external on locus-of-control scale. The findings indicate the value of appraising locus of control and other personality and social variables when treating the hyperactive child. (Author/JAC)

The clinical implication of the study is that the beneficial effects of stimulant drug intervention occur within the first months after initiation of therapy. Long-term treatment does not appear to be of value in producing better outcome. (Author)

Examined the relationship of relaxation training to hyperactivity in 10 boys ages 6-12. On all nine dependent variables, the subjects exhibited no change after neutral treatment and significant change after relaxation training. Data collected during the relaxation process demonstrated reduced muscle tension for all subjects. (Author)

Findings support the distinction between "hyperactive" and "nonhyperactive" subgroups of LD children, but suggest that the two subgroups may have a similar biological substrate. (Author/CL)

Results of the study involving 14 hyperactive boys (5-12 years old) indicated that activity and attention span are affected by methylphenidate even in highly stimulating, informal settings. (Author/SBH)

Tested a response cost procedure, compared with Ritalin treatment, on hyperactive elementary school children to determine effectiveness in reducing hyperactive behavior and in increasing academic performance. The cost program alone and combined with medication were effective in reducing off-task behavior and in increasing academic performance.…

Treatment procedures involving developing and maintaining a personal relationship in both academic and recreational activities between an 11-year-old emotionally disturbed, hyperactive child and his teacher resulted in increased frequency of socially appropriate behavior on the child's part. (CL)