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Peer reviewedHowell, Kenneth W.; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Addresses classroom management concerning use of stimulant medication (STM) for students with attention-related difficulties. Identifies difficulties of noncompliance and misuse. Details ten guidelines for obtaining optimal benefit of STM are detailed and including ensure that the decision to use medication is made appropriately, promote student…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Compliance (Psychology), Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPrater, Mary Anne; Pancheri, Christina – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Presents basic information on Ritalin, a frequently prescribed stimulant medication for students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A quiz evaluates the reader's knowledge level and is followed by an explanation of the correct answers. Also considered are pros and cons of Ritalin use, teachers' and parents' responses to the quiz, and…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques, Drug Therapy
Peer reviewedLoechler, Kathy – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Identifies useful Internet sites about attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the results of searching these sites to answer common questions concerning incidence of ADHD, basic information about Ritalin drug therapy, educational placement of students with ADHD, sources of information about special needs, and what parents can do at…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Drug Therapy, Hyperactivity, Incidence
Peer reviewedBos, Candace S.; Nahmias, Maria L.; Urban, Magda A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Offers suggestions for home-school collaboration for elementary-grade students with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in the areas of assessment and behavior plans, monitoring medication, and coordinating homework. Sample forms and schedules as well as a list of resources are included. (DB)
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedHutchinson, Sharon W.; Murdock, Jane Y.; Williamson, Ramona D.; Cronin, Mary E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article describes how a self-management strategy, self-recording with points, teacher praise, and encouragement, was used to increase the on-task and nondisruptive behaviors of a 6-year old African American boy with hyperactivity. The use of drug therapy to control hyperactivity is discussed and a self-recording form is provided. (Contains…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Black Students, Drug Therapy
Peer reviewedYehle, A. K.; Wambold, Clark – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1998
Offers strategies and accommodations educators can use with students having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including examples of their application with a 10th-grade student. Suggestions address the ADHD-friendly environment, student organization, following directions, large group instruction, maintaining attention to seatwork,…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
