ADHD and ODD: A Case Study

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This paper discusses the case of a 6-year-old boy affected with ADHD and ODD. The author describes the boy's behavior, giving examples, and discusses several of the concerns of his parents and educators. The author explains the methods currently used by his teachers and parents to work with his disorders and increase his attention. The paper also provides suggestions for further improving his attention and his learning abilities.

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"Reflected in Michael's inability to sit still during read aloud time, Michael also expresses no verbal desire to read silently, or even flip through picture books for more than a few minutes. Michael states to the EA frequently that he does not want to learn how to read because it is boring. The EA has in the past had no answer but more recently devised a way to help Michael understand the importance of reading by bringing simple instructions to school that accompany objects and items that almost cannot be used without a careful reading of the simple instructions."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Neven, Ruth Schmidt, Tim Godber, and Vicki Anderson. Rethinking Adhd: Integrated Approaches to Helping Children at Home and at School. Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin, 2002.
• Wender, Paul H. ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.

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