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Weyandt, Lisa L. – Lawrence Erlbaum Associates (Bks), 2007
Filled with current, practical, and useful information for professionals and individuals, this second edition summarizes the literature concerning ADHD across the lifespan. It offers a better understanding of the disorder by addressing the potential causes of ADHD, the developmental course, and numerous treatment approaches. The author delivers…
Descriptors: Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis, Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders
Jordan, Dale R. – PRO-ED, Inc., 2006
Previously published as "Attention Deficit Disorder: ADHD and ADD Syndromes," this popular book is now in its fourth edition. It provides up-to-date research and more complete explanations of how Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) interfere with classroom learning, behavior at home, job…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Job Performance, Family Life, Brain
Shaywitz, Sally E., Ed.; Shaywitz, Bennett A., Ed. – 1992
This collection of papers focuses on definitions, assessment, assessment instruments, and distinctions between attention deficit disorder (ADD) and general learning disabilities or conduct disorders. Part I covers issues of definition and assessment in the following papers: "Methodological Issues in the Classification of ADD" (Jack Fletcher, et…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Definitions, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
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
Bilmes, Jenna; Welker, Tara – Redleaf Press, 2006
Promote the mental health of preschool children in care by providing nurturing environments and relationships. Common Psychological Disorders in Young Children is an easy-to-use guide that will help providers recognize and cope with the symptoms and behaviors associated with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other disorders providers may face. Learn to…
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Schizophrenia, Preschool Children, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Cherkes-Julkowski, Miriam; And Others – 1997
This book reviews issues concerning attention deficit disorders (ADDs) in the context of a systems perspective. ADDs are viewed as resulting from dynamic interactions of behavior, cognition, and affect, out of which emerge distinct and idiosyncratic ways of coping. Chapter 1 looks at the interaction of attention and behavior. In chapter 2, the…
Descriptors: Attention, Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Patterns
McEwan, Elaine K. – 1997
This guide is intended to provide practical information for principals concerning students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Chapter 1 provides an overview of ADHD, describing the range of symptoms and answering commonly asked questions. Chapter 2 discusses the legalities of ADHD, including special education laws and the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Attention Deficit Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Drug Therapy
Lerner, Janet W.; And Others – 1995
This book on attention deficit disorders (ADD) is designed to prepare current and prospective teachers and other school personnel to teach and work with students with ADD in the schools. Part 1 introduces the field; reviews characteristics of ADD, symptoms at different stages of life, and coexisting conditions; offers a brief history of the field;…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Rearing, Classroom Techniques, Disability Identification
Agins, Alan P. – 1999
This book provides a guide to more than 180 drugs used for children. An introduction precedes the four major sections of the guide. Section 1 provides an overview of pharmacology and therapeutics in chapters on the basics of pharmacology, the language of pharmacology and therapeutics, compliance, side effects, medications in school, and drug…
Descriptors: Allergy, Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders
Bender, William N. – 1997
This book is intended as a practical guide for parents and teachers in managing children or students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Specific strategies and techniques are presented that will facilitate learning for individuals with ADHD in both the home and school environment. Chapters include: "ADHD at Home and in the…
Descriptors: Adults, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Clinical Diagnosis
Pliszka, Steven R.; Carlson, Caryn L.; Swanson, James M. – 1999
This book is designed to help clinicians assess and treat children or adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder who also present other disabilities. Major comorbidities are described in depth and empirically grounded guidelines are presented for evaluation and treatment. Part 1 provides an overview of issues in comorbidity,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Disorders
Cohen, Michael W. – 1998
This book, for parents of children or adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), presents currently available knowledge about the disorder and treatment recommendations. Individual chapters address the following topics: questions about ADHD, the core symptoms of ADHD, the full ADHD symptom profile and frequent coexisting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Child Rearing
Greenbaum, Judith; Markel, Geraldine – 2001
This manual is intended to provide practical guidance to teachers of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and/or learning disabilities (LD) through specific techniques, teaching strategies, checklists, and student case histories. The 12 chapters address the following topics: (1) an overview of ADHD and LD including…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Case Studies, Compliance (Legal)
Richard, Gail J.; Russell, Joy L. – 2002
This book is intended for professionals who are responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for children with attention deficit disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Chapters address: (1) myths and realities about ADD/ADHD; (2) definitions, disorders associated with ADD/ADHD, and federal educational…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Burns, Edward – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2007
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 has placed a renewed emphasis on the importance of the regular classroom, the regular classroom teacher and the general curriculum as the primary focus of special education. This book contains over 100 topics that deal with real issues and concerns regarding the regular classroom and…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Related Services (Special Education), General Education, Teacher Participation
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