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Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate in College Students with ADHD
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DuPaul, George J.; Weyandt, Lisa L.; Rossi, Joseph S.; Vilardo, Brigid A.; O'Dell, Sean M.; Carson, Kristen M.; Verdi, Genevieve; Swentosky, Anthony – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2012
Objective: To evaluate stimulant medication on symptoms and functioning for college students with ADHD using double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover design. Method: Participants included 24 college students with ADHD and 26 college students without psychopathology. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) was examined for ADHD participants over five…
Descriptors: College Students, Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorders, Psychopathology
School-Based Interventions for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Current Status and Future Directions
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DuPaul, George J. – School Psychology Review, 2007
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a relatively common childhood behavior disorder that typically is treated with psychotropic medication (e.g., methylphenidate), behavioral strategies, or their combination. This article provides an overview of the school-related difficulties associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.…
Descriptors: Intervention, Hyperactivity, Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders
Stimulant Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Medication Monitoring Practices of School Psychologists
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Gureasko-Moore, David P.; DuPaul, George J.; Power, Thomas J. – School Psychology Review, 2005
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is commonly treated with stimulant medications, and several models for school-based medication monitoring have been proposed. Nevertheless, there is a paucity of research examining the prevalence of medication monitoring. A survey examining the medication monitoring practices of school psychologists…
Descriptors: Stimulants, Psychologists, School Psychologists, Hyperactivity
The Effects of School-Based Interventions for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analysis.
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DuPaul, George J.; Eckert, Tanya L. – School Psychology Review, 1997
A meta-analysis examining effects of school-based interventions for children and adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was undertaken with 63 outcome studies. Gives separate analysis for studies employing between-subject, within-subject, and single-subject experimental designs. Reports positive and significant overall…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Children, Drug Therapy
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
ADHD in the Schools: Assessment and Intervention Strategies. Second Edition
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DuPaul, George J.; Stoner, Gary – Guilford Publications, 2004
This popular reference and text provides essential guidance for school-based professionals meeting the challenges of ADHD at any grade level. Comprehensive and practical, the book includes several reproducible assessment tools and handouts. A team-based approach to intervention is emphasized in chapters offering research-based guidelines for: (1)…
Descriptors: Physicians, Learning Problems, Intervention, Identification
Therapeutic Effects of Medication on ADHD: Implications for School Psychologists.
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DuPaul, George J.; And Others – School Psychology Review, 1991
Information is presented to familiarize school psychologists with (1) behavioral effects and side-effects associated with stimulant medications used for the Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); (2) factors to consider in recommending medicine trials for individual children; (3) methods to assess treatment response within schools; and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Children, Counselor Role
Early Intervention for Preschool-Age Children with ADHD: A Literature Review.
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McGoey, Kara E.; Eckert, Tanya L.; DuPaul, George J. – Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, 2002
This review of the literature evaluates the efficacy of pharmcological, parent training, and behavioral interventions with preschool-age children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It finds pharmacological intervention to be generally effective, parent training methods effective in the home setting (but generalization studies are…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy