Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School

• Main Authors: Brock, Stephen E. (Author), Jimerson, Shane R. (Author), Hansen, Robin L. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2009.
• Series: Developmental Psychopathology at School
• Subjects: Psychology.; Education.; Educational psychology.; Education > Psychology.; Social work.; Psychotherapy.; Counseling.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Developmental psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Education, general.; Educational Psychology.; Social Work.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.; Developmental Psychology.

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to have ADHD. Children with ADHD may experience significant school adjustment difficulties and achievement problems. Problem behaviors associated with attent...

Table of Contents:

• Causes
• Prevalence and Associated Conditions
• Case Finding and Screening
• Diagnostic Assessment
• Psycho-educational Assessment
• Treatment.