ADHD in the Schools, Second Edition Assessment and Intervention Strategies

by DuPaul, George J.; Stoner, Gary

• ISBN13: 9781593850890
• ISBN10: 1593850891
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-21
• 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

George J. DuPaul, PhD, is Professor and Coordinator of School Psychology at Lehigh University.

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

Table of Contents

Overview of ADHD	1	(22)
Prevalence of ADHD	4	(1)
School-Related Problems of Children with ADHD	4	(4)
Subtypes of ADHD	8	(4)
Possible Causes of ADHD	12	(4)
The Impact of Situational Factors on ADHD Symptom Severity	16	(2)
Long-Term Outcome of Children with ADHD	18	(3)
Overview of Subsequent Chapters	21	(2)
Assessment of ADHD in School Settings	23	(49)
The Use of Diagnostic Criteria in the School-Based Assessment of ADHD	24	(4)
Overview of Assessment Methods	28	(3)
Stages of Assessment of ADHD	31	(25)
Developmental Considerations in the Assessment of ADHD	56	(1)
Implementation of the Assessment Model	57	(1)
Case Examples	58	(6)
Involvement of School Professionals in the Assessment Process	64	(1)
Summary	65	(7)
School Hybrid Observation Code for Kids	67	(3)
Criteria for the Teacher--Student Behavior Coding System	70	(2)
ADHD and Learning Difficulties: What Is the Connection?	72	(37)
Association of ADHD with Cognitive Deficits	73	(2)
Association of ADHD with Academic Underachievement	75	(1)
Possible Causal Connections between ADHD and Academic Problems	76	(14)
Subtyping of ADHD Based on Academic Skills Deficits	90	(2)
Assessment Guidelines: ADHD and Academic Performance Deficits	92	(5)
Case Example	97	(2)
Implications for Intervention	99	(2)
ADHD and Special Education	101	(5)
Summary	106	(3)
Zirkel's Checklist for Determining Legal Eligibility of ADD/ADHD Students	107	(2)
Early Screening, Identification, and Intervention	109	(30)
ADHD in Young Children	110	(3)
Screening and Diagnostic Procedures	113	(6)
Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies	119	(4)
Community-Based Prevention and Intervention	123	(14)
Conclusions	137	(2)
School-Based Intervention Strategies	139	(51)
Conceptual Underpinnings of Interventions for Attention Problems	140	(4)
Basic Components of Classroom-Based Interventions	144	(3)
Contingency Management Procedures	147	(17)
Self-Management Strategies	164	(6)
Effective Instructional Strategies	170	(9)
Peer Tutoring	179	(1)
Computer-Assisted Instruction	180	(1)
Task and Instructional Modifications	181	(3)
Strategy Training	184	(1)
Considerations with Secondary-Level Students	185	(2)
Providing Teacher Support	187	(2)
Conclusion	189	(1)
Medication Therapy	190	(37)
Types of Psychotropic Medications Employed	191	(4)
Behavioral Effects of Stimulants	195	(9)
Possible Side Effects of CNS Stimulants	204	(4)
When to Recommend a Medication Trial	208	(2)
How to Assess Medication Effects in Classroom Settings	210	(8)
Communication of Results with Prescribing Physician	218	(2)
Ongoing Monitoring of Medication Response	220	(1)
Limitations of Stimulant Medication Treatment	220	(2)
Summary	222	(5)
Stimulant Medication Treatment of ADHD: A Teacher Handout	223	(4)
Adjunctive Interventions for ADHD	227	(14)
School-Based Interventions	228	(5)
Home-Based Interventions	233	(5)
Interventions with Limited or No Efficacy	238	(2)
Summary	240	(1)
Communication with Parents, Professionals, and Students	241	(27)
DSM Diagnoses and Educational Services	243	(3)
Educational Training and Responsibilities	246	(3)
Issues Surrounding Stimulant Medication Treatment	249	(3)
Communication between Education Professionals and Parents	252	(4)
Communication with Physicians and Other Professionals	256	(1)
Communication with Students	257	(2)
Summary	259	(9)
Suggested Readings on ADHD and Related Difficulties for Parents and Teachers	261	(1)
Referral Letter to a Physician	262	(1)
Referral to Physician for Possible Medication Trial	263	(1)
Description of Medication Trial to Physician	264	(2)
Report of Results of Medication Trial to Physician	266	(2)
Conclusions and Future Directions	268	(13)
Future Directions for Working with Students with ADHD	271	(9)
Conclusions	280	(1)
References	281	(42)
Index	323