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Wells, Karen C. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1986
Several techniques involved in the behavioral treatment of attention deficit disorders in children are reviewed, including parent training, classroom management strategies, and social skills training. The combination of behavior therapy and stimulant medication is recommended for optimal results. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Pelham, William E., Jr. – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1986
The paper reviews uses and effects of psychostimulant drugs in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in children. Although about 70% of ADD children treated with stimulants demonstrate short term improvements, the use of stimulants alone has not resulted in altered long-term prognosis for treated children. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Richardson, Ellis; And Others – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1986
The clinical interaction of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADD/HA) and Developmental Reading Disorder (DRD) is discussed. A study is reported which supports the effectiveness of both special reading instruction and drug therapy using methylphenidate. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education, Hyperactivity
