Reading on ADHD and ADD

Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), although not eligibility under IDEA, frequently receive special education services. This is typically accomplished by either categorizing the child as having a learning disability (many of the effects are similar) or an emotional or behavioral disorder (from the behavioral manifestations of the condition). In addition, children with ADD or ADHD may be served under the special education provisions included in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act (antidiscrimination on the basis of disability).

Because we are seeing more children with ADD and ADHD in our schools, it behooves us to learn more about this condition. As an introduction to this topic, I will have you read two articles. The first, published by the National Institute on Mental Health, addresses ADHD. The second article differentiates ADD (inattention) from ADHD.

At the conclusion of these readings you should be able to answer the following questions:

For the "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" article:

1. What are the primary symptoms of ADHD and how are they manifested?
2. What other conditions can mimic ADHD?
3. What conditions or disorders can accompany ADHD?
4. What causes ADHD?
5. How is ADD diagnosed?
6. What types of interventions are available for children with ADHD?

1. What are the primary differences between ADHD and ADD or Predominantly Inattentive type child?
2. How do these conditions effect school performance and peer relationships?

The two articles are located at the following locations. Click on each to review the articles.

National Institute on Mental Health - ADHD
KidSource - ADD

Go on to Personal Perspectives on ADD
or
Go back to Attention Deficit Disorder

E-mail Larry Gallagher at Larry.Gallagher@nau.edu

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