This document presents a brief synthesis of recent literature on attention deficit difficulties with hyperactivity, particularly literature concerning classroom interventions. It describes diagnostic criteria for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, its incidence, behavioral characteristics of students who exhibit attention difficulties and hyperactivity, the appropriateness of stimulant medication, behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions, and modifications in the classroom environment and in instructional methods. Appendices present sample antecedents-behaviors-consequences, a sample token economy system, and a sample behavior contract. (Contains 11 references.) (JDD)