Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Durbin, Karen, National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA. |
| Source: |
Streamlined Seminar. Feb 1993 11(4). |
| Availability: |
Educational Projects, National Association of Elementary School Principals, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314 ($2.50; 10 or more, $2 each; Virginia residents add 4.5% sales tax). |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
5 |
| Publication Date: |
1993 |
| Intended Audience: |
Administrators; Practitioners |
| Document Type: |
Collected Works - Serials |
| Descriptors: |
Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification, Hyperactivity, Intervention, Student Characteristics, Teacher Role |
| Geographic Terms: |
U.S.; Virginia |
| ISSN: |
0735-0023 |
| Abstract: |
This brief paper summarizes information on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). First it identifies eight common characteristics of this disorder: (1) inattentiveness and distractibility, (2) impulsiveness, (3) hyperactivity, (4) attention-demanding behavior, (5) learning difficulties, (6) coordination difficulties, (7) unacceptable social behavior, and (8) immaturity. Other sections briefly address diagnosis and implications, peer relationships, treating ADHD with medication, treating ADHD with therapy, the use of behavior therapy, the role of educators, and "curing" ADHD. Recommended are multimodal treatment strategies that combine various therapeutic approaches spread over a long term. (Contains 9 references.) (DB) |
| Journal Code: |
RIEOCT1993 |
| Entry Date: |
1993 |
| Accession Number: |
ED357577 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
