Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9781441905000 Publisher: Springer US Publication date: 08/07/2009 Series: Developmental Psychopathology at School Edition description: 2009 Pages: 168 Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d) 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 attention deficits and hyperactivity often have a negative impact on the classroom, and, therefore, may compromise the learning environment for many, if not all, students. There is a critical need for school professionals to identify, assess, and treat students with ADHD. Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School brings science to practice, providing school professionals invaluable information to meet the needs of children with ADHD. This volume, designed as a practical, easy-to-u