Increase in Interest in ADHD

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses how over the last several years there has been an increase in interest with regard to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. According to the paper, research regarding ADHD has been significantly focused on educating individuals with the disorder. The paper takes a look at the issue of mainstreaming children with ADHD.

Outline:
Review of Literature
Definition of ADHD
Overview of Diversity Issues
Conclusion of Learning base

From the Paper:

"As a secondary reason, in addition to a better system for children at all needs levels this work will also serve to educate the reader about the signs and symptoms of ADHD, not only to provide a greater understanding of the needs of the child but to allow for intervention as it is often the teacher who first makes observations about a child that may indicate a problem. Teachers are often the ones who must broach the subject with parents and other educators about a child possibly having special needs and it has been show that early intervention is one of the best results for the child's long-term success in in life. (Mcgoey, Eckert, and Dupaul 14) Further more the diagnosis of ADHD must be done by a psychiatric professional and a referral is as far as most teachers should go, as identifying ADHD over other normal situational occurrences can be difficult, especially in the case of gifted children who in many ways exhibit some of the same behaviors as a child with ADHD."

Sample of Sources Used:

• August, Gerald J., et al. "Prevalence of ADHD and Comorbid Disorders among Elementary School Children Screened for Disruptive Behavior." Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology 24.5 (1996): 571+.
• Bentham, Susan. Psychology and Education. New York: Routledge, 2002.
• Boyd, Donald A., and Thomas S. Parish. "An Examination of the Educational and Legal Ramifications of "Full Inclusion" within Our Nation's Public Schools." Education 116.3 (1996): 478+.
• Edwards, Jason H. "Evidenced-Based Treatment for Child ADHD: "Real-World" Practice Implications." Journal of Mental Health Counseling 24.2 (2002): 126+.
• Forness, Steven R., and Kenneth A. Kavale. "ADHD and a Return to the Medical Model of Special Education." Education & Treatment of Children 24.3 (2001): 224+.

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