Making Sense of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Educators are becoming aware of an ever-increasing number of students exhibiting characteristics of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and the resulting need to develop methods of dealing with the challenges presented by this very complex disorder. A child with AD/HD typically exhibits behaviors such as excessive motor activity, impulsivity, and inattentiveness. Through a study of the research, educators may come to a deeper understanding of the disorder and more effectively meet the needs of affected students. Although there is a great deal of research being done on AD/HD, many parents and educators are at a loss when it comes to how best to serve the students. A number of misconceptions regarding AD/HD have developed, which this book attempts to dispel through a review of selected research studies. The areas of focus include causes, diagnosis, co-occurring disorders, and interventions or treatments for AD/HD. Appendices include definitions of terms and additional resources for educators.

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"[I]s an important contribution to the field of education and AD/HD research.... [R]eviews and synthesizes the large body of work on AD/HD to enhance the understanding and decision making as well as dispel a number of commonly held misconceptions about AD/HD.... [P]rovides useful information and intervention strategies that can be used in numerous settings by people from various backgrounds."-Hendree E. Jones Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Johns Hopkins University
"Her first hand experience emerges throughout the book with insightful interjections of personal encounters.... The difference in Dr. Lensch's work is that it is geared toward educators where the main interest and controversy lies."-Carol E. Whitaker Director, Pupil Personnel Services Roanoke County Public Schools
"Making Sense of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a must read book for all educators."-Joan Dowdy Learning Disabilities Teacher Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities
.,."surveys the field beyond the obvious and does it using an interesting format."-Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books
...surveys the field beyond the obvious and does it using an interesting format.-Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books
..."surveys the field beyond the obvious and does it using an interesting format."-Contemporary Psychology APA Review of Books

Author Bio

CAROL R. LENSCH is Assistant Professor in the Education Department at Hollins University, Virginia.