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School Interventions for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Where to from Here?
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Barkley, Russell A. – School Psychology Review, 2007
In this article, the author considers some issues concerning future research into school-based assessment and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He focuses on a few issues of some relevance to school interventions for children and teens with ADHD. He features three articles that found that less intensive interventions…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, Intervention, Children
The Single and Combined Effects of Multiple Intensities of Behavior Modification and Methylphenidate for Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Classroom Setting
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Fabiano, Gregory A.; Pelham, William E., Jr.; Gnagy, Elizabeth M.; Burrows-MacLean, Lisa; Coles, Erika K.; Chacko, Anil; Wymbs, Brian T.; Walker, Kathryn S.; Arnold, Fran; Garefino, Allison; Keenan, Jenna K.; Onyango, Adia N.; Hoffman, Martin T.; Massetti, Greta M.; Robb, Jessica A. – School Psychology Review, 2007
Currently behavior modification, stimulant medication, and combined treatments are supported as evidence-based interventions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in classroom settings. However, there has been little study of the relative effects of these two modalities and their combination in classrooms. Using a within-subject design, the…
Descriptors: Stimulants, Student Behavior, Hyperactivity, Behavior Modification
School-Based Interventions for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Research Implications and Prospects
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Vitiello, Benedetto; Sherrill, Joel – School Psychology Review, 2007
In this issue of "School Psychology Review," various authors devoted their articles to school-based interventions for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD has been one of the most extensively investigated mental conditions of childhood. Still, important questions regarding the extent of treatment effectiveness remain…
Descriptors: Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders, School Psychology, Intervention
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
Pharmacotherapy in Mental Retardation and Autism.
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Handen, Benjamin L. – School Psychology Review, 1993
Reviews studies examining effects of pharmacological interventions for children with mental retardation and autism. Discusses information regarding stimulants, neuroleptics, anticonvulsants, antianxiety drugs, and antidepressant drugs as measured by their effects on laboratory and clinical measures of activity level, self-injurious behavior, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Children
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
A Multimethod Intervention for Social Skills Deficits in Children with ADHD and Their Parents.
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Sheridan, Susan M.; Dee, Candace C.; Morgan, Julie C.; McCormick, Megan E.; Walker, Dorlene – School Psychology Review, 1996
Describes a child-based intervention focused on skills of social entry, maintaining interactions, and solving problems for five boys with attention-deficit disorder. Parents were taught skills of debriefing, problem solving, and goal setting. Behavioral changes were considered socially valid, and all parents and child subjects viewed social skills…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy, Hyperactivity, Interpersonal Competence
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
Effects of Methylphenidate on the Academic Performance of Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Learning Disabilities.
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Carlson, Caryn L.; Bunner, Melissa R. – School Psychology Review, 1993
Reviews studies on effects of psychostimulant medications on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, focusing on classroom academic performance and standardized achievement. Reports that studies of acute effects on daily classroom performance consistently reveal substantial beneficial effects of medication, whereas studies of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy, Elementary School Students
Pharmacotherapy for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Pelham, William E., Jr. – School Psychology Review, 1993
Reviews information regarding pharmacotherapy of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Presents basic information regarding central nervous system stimulants, dose levels, time courses, and dose equivalents across medications. Presents cost-effective and efficient procedure for use in regular classroom setting to evaluate drug response,…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Drug Therapy, Drug Use