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50 Years of ERIC
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Use and Management of Medications for Children Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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Kollins, Scott H.; Barkley, Russell A.; DuPaul, George J. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2001
This article provides information and guidelines for the effective use of medication in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Basic principles of psychopharmacology, different types of medications that have been used successfully to treat ADHD, and best practices for assessing the effects of medication in children with ADHD are…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Drug Therapy
Suicidal Behavior of Children.
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Pfeffer, Cynthia R. – Exceptional Children, 1981
Suicidal behavior in children aged 6 to 12 years is considered in terms of incidence, risk factors, ego functions, and implications for educators. (SB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Etiology, Incidence, Self Concept
Academic and Behavior Management Techniques That Work.
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Heady, James; Niewoehner, Melanie – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1979
Academic and behavior management techniques for school and home use with behavior disordered children are described. Among school management techniques identified is the Personal Intervention Paper, a chart on which the student tracks his/her problem behavior and receives a reward for reduction of occurrence. Home management techniques included…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Contingency Management, Elementary Secondary Education
A Strategy for Individualizing Directed Group Instruction.
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D'Zamko, Mary E.; Raiser, Lynne – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
Individualizing through directed group instruction can reduce preparation time while increasing behavior control, social interaction, motivation, and self esteem for handicapped and gifted students. Examples are provided in listening comprehension; geography; capitalization, punctuation, and parts of speech; and place value. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Individualized Education Program: Considering the Broad Context of Reform.
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Smith, Stephen W.; Brownell, Mary T. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1995
Examines the current system of providing and documenting special education by analyzing the Individualized Education Program through a number of its implicit and often unquestioned assumptions. Explores flaws in the current system and makes recommendations for major changes in policy implementation, teacher education, and school organizations. (PB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation