ADHD
Learn more about students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and their experiences in school
Special Education
Study: Students With ADHD Not Helped by Common Test Accommodations
Extended testing time or frequent breaks did not appear to help students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform better on a standardized test, a new study found.
Special Education
Autistic Children Over-Diagnosed With ADHD, Study Suggests
A study from the Center for Autism Research finds autistic children may be over-diagnosed with ADHD, partly because a common ADHD screening tool may mistake autism-related social impairments for inattention.
Equity & Diversity
Ed. Dept. Releases ADHD Guidance to Commemorate ADA Anniversary
The guidance, released on the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reminds schools of their obligations to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Early Childhood
Many Young Children With ADHD Are Missing Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy, not medicine, is the recommended first step for children ages 2-5 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but three-quarters are taking ADHD medication.
School & District Management
ADHD and Immaturity: What Parents and Educators Need to Know
A study finds that children who are younger than their grade-level peers more often are diagnosed with and medicated for ADHD. Here's some key takeaways.
School & District Management
ADHD Prevalence Rising Among Hispanics, Girls, Study Finds
While white males still make up the largest number of children and youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the rate of growth among white males is outstripped by the rate of growth among girls and among Hispanics, according to a new study.
Special Education
Justice Department Weighs in on Kentucky Restraint Case
A court must determine if an officer's use of cuffs on two elementary school students was reasonable based on the threat they posed, says the Justice Department.
Special Education
Young Adults With Disabilities: Moving from 'Struggler' to 'Navigator'
A recent study from the National Center for Learning Disabilities finds that self-confidence, a supportive home live and community connections were closely tied to success for young adults with learning and attention issues.
School & District Management
ADHD Evaluations Driven Mainly by Parents, Not Educators, Says CDC Report
About two-thirds of the time, parents are the first ones to have the initial concern that a child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a CDC household survey.
Special Education
Handcuffing of Students Reignites Debate on Use of Restraint
The ACLU has filed suit against the Kentucky school resource officer who shackled two young students with disabilities.
School & District Management
ADHD Driving Use of Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions in Children
Many school-age youth are being prescribed antipsychotic medicine without any record of a mental health diagnosis other than ADHD, according to a recent study.
Teaching
Let Students With ADHD Fidget, Says Study
A new study says that fidgeting may actually help students with ADHD learn better and stay alert in the classroom.
Special Education
Study: High Schoolers with ADHD Receiving Few Evidence-Based Supports
In a long-term study of children with ADHD, researchers found that many students were receiving services that show little effectiveness in improving their academic performance.
School & District Management
Exercise Before School Can Ward Off ADHD Symptoms, Study Finds
The findings come from observations of 200 elementary students who participated in vigorous aerobic activity before the school day.
