ADHD
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), although not a learning disability, can affect one's ability to succeed. Individuals with ADHD often have trouble paying attention, sitting still, or finishing tasks. Read more about the prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of ADHD.
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Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an inability to use skills of attention effectively. Studies suggest that 5-10% of children, adolescents and adults may have ADHD. Sometimes ADHD is called ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD is an older name for ADHD.
Targeting Home-School Collaboration for Students with ADHD
Good communication between schools and parents is crucial for children with ADHD. In this article, there are many ideas to facilitate the home-school collaboration and help students succeed.
Coping with ADD: A Mother's Point of View
Study Explores Treatment Options for AD/HD
Multimodal Treatment of Children with ADHD (MTA) Study
The Educational Implications of ADD/ADHD
In this article, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are defined, according to DSM-IV. What situations involving these disorders are covered by IDEA and Section 504? Best practices for working with the ADD/ADHD population of students are discussed as a proposed four-part "school-based model of intervention."
Top Ten Things I Wish Students With ADHD Knew About Their Medications
Why Is High School So ADD-Unfriendly, and What Can You Do About It?
The Key Components of a Comprehensive Assessment of ADHD
This article helps parents determine what it takes to get their child a thorough AD/HD assessment.
Helping the Student with ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers
Central Auditory Processing Disorder: When is Evaluation Referral Indicated?
Is Your Daughter a Daydreamer, Tomboy or "Chatty Kathy"?
In this introductory article, Kathleen Nadeau focuses specifically on the identification and treatment of AD/HD in girls.
Understanding and Identifying Children with AD/HD: First Steps to Effective Intervention
This article will help parents learn the causes, symptoms, assessment process, and treatment for AD/HD.
ADHD: Building Academic Success
Many children labeled at-risk – including those disabled by Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – fail to thrive, or even survive, in current school environments.
