ADHD in the Schools, Second Edition Assessment and Intervention Strategies

by DuPaul, George J.; Stoner, Gary

• ISBN13: 9781572308626
• ISBN10: 1572308621
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-03-19
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

Affecting one out of every 20 children and adolescents, ADHD is often first identified by education professionals - teachers, counselors, or school psychologists. Until now, however, the literature on ADHD has primarily been written by and for clinic-based practitioners. Addressing school-related problems associated with ADHD such as academic underachievement, noncompliance with classroom rules, and problematic peer relationships, this book tells school professionals how to identify and assess students who might have ADHD and how to develop and implement classroom-based programs. Included are a number of appendices containing examples of handouts and observation coding sheets. This book is specifically designed to meet the needs of school psychologists, guidance counselors, administrators, and both regular and special education teachers. It is an appropriate text for advanced courses addressing childhood behavior disorders and also serves as a reference for graduate students receiving training in a variety of school-based professions.

Author Biography

Gary Stoner is Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Table of Contents

Overview of ADHD	p. 1
Prevalence of ADHD	p. 4
School-Related Problems of Children with ADHD	p. 4
Subtypes of ADHD	p. 8
Possible Causes of ADHD	p. 12
The Impact of Situational Factors on ADHD Symptom Severity	p. 16
Long-Term Outcome of Children with ADHD	p. 18
Overview of Subsequent Chapters	p. 21
Assessment of ADHD in School Settings	p. 23
The Use of Diagnostic Criteria in the School-Based Assessment of ADHD	p. 24
Overview of Assessment Methods	p. 28
Stages of Assessment of ADHD	p. 31
Developmental Considerations in the Assessment of ADHD	p. 56
Implementation of the Assessment Model	p. 57
Case Examples	p. 58
Involvement of School Professionals in the Assessment Process	p. 64
Summary	p. 65
School Hybrid Observation Code for Kids	p. 67
Criteria for the Teacher-Student Behavior Coding System	p. 70
ADHD and Learning Difficulties: What Is the Connection?	p. 72
Association of ADHD with Cognitive Deficits	p. 73
Association of ADHD with Academic Underachievement	p. 75
Possible Causal Connections between ADHD and Academic Problems	p. 76
Subtyping of ADHD Based on Academic Skills Deficits	p. 90
Assessment Guidelines: ADHD and Academic Performance Deficits	p. 92
Case Example	p. 97
Implications for Intervention	p. 99
ADHD and Special Education	p. 101
Summary	p. 106
Zirkel's Checklist for Determining Legal Eligibility of ADD/ADHD Students	p. 107
Early Screening, Identification, and Intervention	p. 109
ADHD in Young Children	p. 110
Screening and Diagnostic Procedures	p. 113
Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies	p. 119
Community-Based Prevention and Intervention	p. 123
Conclusions	p. 137
School-Based Intervention Strategies	p. 139
Conceptual Underpinnings of Interventions for Attention Problems	p. 140
Basic Components of Classroom-Based Interventions	p. 144
Contingency Management Procedures	p. 147
Self-Management Strategies	p. 164
Effective Instructional Strategies	p. 170
Peer Tutoring	p. 179
Computer-Assisted Instruction	p. 180
Task and Instructional Modifications	p. 181
Strategy Training	p. 184
Considerations with Secondary-Level Students	p. 185
Providing Teacher Support	p. 187
Conclusion	p. 189
Medication Therapy	p. 190
Types of Psychotropic Medications Employed	p. 191
Behavioral Effects of Stimulants	p. 195
Possible Side Effects of CNS Stimulants	p. 204
When to Recommend a Medication Trial	p. 208
How to Assess Medication Effects in Classroom Settings	p. 210
Communication of Results with Prescribing Physician	p. 218
Ongoing Monitoring of Medication Response	p. 220
Limitations of Stimulant Medication Treatment	p. 220
Summary	p. 222
Stimulant Medication Treatment of ADHD: A Teacher Handout	p. 223
Adjunctive Interventions for ADHD	p. 227
School-Based Interventions	p. 228
Home-Based Interventions	p. 233
Interventions with Limited or No Efficacy	p. 238
Summary	p. 240
Communication with Parents, Professionals, and Students	p. 241
DSM Diagnoses and Educational Services	p. 243
Educational Training and Responsibilities	p. 246
Issues Surrounding Stimulant Medication Treatment	p. 249
Communication between Education Professionals and Parents	p. 252
Communication with Physicians and Other Professionals	p. 256
Communication with Students	p. 257
Summary	p. 259
Suggested Readings on ADHD and Related Difficulties for Parents and Teachers	p. 261
Referral Letter to a Physician	p. 262
Referral to Physician for Possible Medication Trial	p. 263
Description of Medication Trial to Physician	p. 264
Report of Results of Medication Trial to Physician	p. 266
Conclusions and Future Directions	p. 268
Future Directions for Working with Students with ADHD	p. 271
Conclusions	p. 280
References	p. 281
Index	p. 323
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