ADHD+in+Elementary+School

1) ADHD in Elementary Schools: http://www.addinschool.com/elementary.htm

In 1995 Dr. Doug Cowan, then a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the assessment and treatment of ADHD children, teens, and adults, wrote the first of the ADD Information Library web sites at NewIdeas.net. He simply took the information that he'd acquired over the years and put it on the web for all to see. (It has evolved ever since.) -The Website

This is a page giving general insight into the life and minds of young people with ADHD. It describes how the classroom setting can pose a great challenge to people with the condition and that it can stunt their growth if they are not handled sensitively. It provides a series of links to how to establish a good learning environment and relationship as a teacher with these sorts of students in your classroom.

College students considering the field of education would find this site particularly useful because it really puts you inside the minds of kids with ADHD. It also sets the stage for a teacher in a classroom and all sorts of potential scenarios that may arrise regarding kids with ADHD. I found it very helpful.

2) Contextualizing ADHD Diagnosis: http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/wellness/info/news/48787.aspx

Helen Schneider, PhD; Daniel Eisenberg, PhD; Pediatrics, April 2006. Wrote this article for the Childrens Hospital in Denver Colorado.

This site describes several surveys done nation wide to correlate ADHD diagnosis to race, age, gender, part of the country and socio-economic background. Findings often indicate that boys more often have ADHD. Also notable are the statements that indicate those with an older teacher are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD and those with a white teacher are less likely to recieve an ADHD diagnosis.

This site brings up some interesting perspectives on the subject of ADHD. It sort of questions the nature versus nurture position from an angle of ethnographic research. I think it worthy to dealve into these aspects of any mental diagnosis, especially when regarding children.

3) ADHD Medications: http://www.adhdnews.com/adhd-medication.htm

ADHDNews.com is a community started by Brandi Valentine in 1995. We have provided help to thousands of families looking for help on ADHD. -The Website

This is a site that describes ADHD. This page in particular indicates commonly used medicines for treating ADHD. It describes potential benefits, gives percentiles of success rates and doe not fail to warn of common side effects.

It is important to know about treatment and the effects of various medications kids may be taking. Anyone considering becoming a teacher should know what they are getting into. ADHD and any other specialization can and will pose unique obstacles for future teachers. It is best to educate ourselves to the best of our abilities about the circumstances of others we may encounter and work with on our paths.

In all cases the websites have reliable, function, appearance and credit their sources. All sites were found using google search.

APA Citation:

1) Cowan, Doug. (Circa 1995) ADHD : Interventions for Elementary School Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Retrieved April 22, 2008. From http://www.addinschool.com/elementary.htm

2) Schneider, Helen. (April 2006) Diagnosing ADHD in Elementary Schools. Retrieved April 22, 2008. From http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/wellness/info/news/48787.aspx#Article

3) Valentine, Brandy. (Circa 2000) ADHD Stimulant Medications. Retrieved April 22, 2008. From http://www.adhdnews.com/adhd-medication.htm