The findings indicate that sustained improvement is related to factors other than continued medication, and that drug therapy should be regarded as a short-term intervention until more positive social and school behavior can be established. Journal Avaliability: J. B. Lippincott Co., East Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19105 (Author/DLS)

Areas of controversy covered center around the nature of the disorder, the effects of drugs, and methodological problems. Alternative approaches offered focus on evaluation and remedial techniques. (DLS)

Examines studies pertaining to the peer relations of hyperactive children. (CM)

This article briefly discusses the use of amphetamines in the treatment of hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction. (JMF)

Eight seven- and eight-year-old hyperactive children were assigned to either a self-instructional training group or an attention practice control group. On-task behavior in the classroom and performance measures in reading and arithmetic were assessed. (Author/SBH)

Analyzes the social context of stimulant drug treatment. Explores the type of social change and social intervention that may be needed for effective treatment of hyperkinetic children with stimulant drugs and other methods of treatment. (Editor/RK)

Comparison of 24 elementary school-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 20 children with attention deficit disorder without hyperactivity (ADD/noH) on a comprehensive neuropsychological assessment found math achievement test scores for students with ADD/noH were significantly lower than those for students with…

Surveys school psychologists to investigate their training and current assessment practices for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the schools. The respondents reported receiving adequate training in the assessment of ADHD. Results confirmed a substantial caseload of ADHD referrals. In the assessment of ADHD, the results indicated…

A study examined the effects of a behavioral intervention and methylphenidate on inappropriate behavior and sleep disturbance displayed by a 6-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Results showed the behavior intervention was effective in reducing inappropriate behaviors regardless of the presence or…

The effects of choosing academic assignments on the undesirable behaviors manifested by a second-grade student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were analyzed. The student was in a general education classroom. A reversal design showed that undesirable behaviors decreased when the student was given a choice of academic assignments.…

A study of a 35-year-old woman with severe mental retardation and Tourette syndrome examined the efficacy of haloperidol in the treatment of Tourette syndrome. Results indicate that the haloperidol treatment produced significant reduction of all tic topographies. Improvement was also seen in tic severity, hyperactivity, and compulsive behaviors.…

Antecedent assessment and assessment-based intervention for off-task behavior by an 11-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is reported. Assessment correlated off-task behavior with difficult academic tasks; intervention included functional communication training that focused on teaching the child to request assistance, as well…