Is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Masquerading in Your Family? Enhancing Communications Between Behavior Specialists and Parents Presentation created by Shirley E. Kane Graduate Student at University of Pittsburgh – School of Education Department of Developmental Psychology Copyright 2007
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Is Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Masquerading in Your Family?
Enhancing Communications Between Behavior Specialists and Parents
Presentation created by Shirley E. KaneGraduate Student at University of Pittsburgh – School of Education
Department of Developmental PsychologyCopyright 2007
Three categories of symptoms to look for in a child experiencing ADHD
1. InattentionFails to give close attention to detailsMakes careless mistakes in school workAppears not to be listening when spoken to Has difficulty organizing tasks and activitiesEasily distracted by external stimuliForgetful in doing daily activities
2. Hyperactivity Fidgets with hands and feet or squirms in seatOften leaves seat in the classroomRuns about or climbs excessivelyOften talks excessively or out of turn
3. ImpulsivenessWill blurt out answers inappropriately Has difficulty waiting in line formationOften interrupts others during conversations
Understanding Section 504• Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that
prohibits discrimination of disability• School districts have the right and
responsibility to establish their own policies and procedures
• The child considered must be between ages 3 and 22, must be qualified depending on the program, and must have a mental or physical impairment
• Placement decisions are made by a committee after reviewing what the child may need to perform major life activities. (This may or may not include parent input)
• Data used include academic history, state assessments scores, observations, discipline reports, attendance records, and health records (www.schwablearning.org; viewed on 11/6/07)
A child is eligible if he/she has mental retardation, hearing impairment, speech or language impairment, visual impairment, serious emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairment, autism, traumatic brain injury, is other health impaired, or has a specific learning disability and because of this, needs specialized instruction.
[Education Law Center (Rev. 8/06) 412-391-5225(Pittsburgh); www.elc-pa.org]
A child is eligible if he/she has a physical, mental or other health impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities such as learning, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, or caring for oneself. Must not be eligible for Chapter 14 (must not require specialized instruction)
[Education Law Center (Rev. 8/06) 412-391-5225 (Pittsburgh), www.elc-pa.org]
• Family Therapy – utilize the support of the client’s experiences and interactions with family. Create a plan that combines home life goals with school life and social situations
• Social Skills Training – client can be enrolled in individual or group settings that allow social interaction skills, teach self monitoring, and motivate by using reward programs
• Individual Education Program – describes special instruction and related services child will receive, including goals and measurable progress laid out in a behavior plan
************************Meet with the parent and present ideas and professional advice on using data tools such as charts, checklists, and reward programs
that will help the parent measure the child’s progress toward positive behavior
and goals
Look at the example chart and checklist included in the study guide. Be clear and
patient with the parent when giving instructions on using these tools.
Center For Disease Control. (2003). Mental health in the United States: Prevalence of diagnosis and medication treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder relationships & adhd. (NCBDDD Pub No); www.cdc.gov
Education Law Center (Rev 8/06) 412-391-5225 (Pgh). www.elc-pa.org; A comparison of the rights of a child with a disability who needs special education and a child who is a protected handicapped student.
Levin, A. (June 16, 2006). ADHD research spreads throughout the brain. Psychiatric News, vol.41, number 12, p 25.
Institute of Health. (n.d.) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved September 14, 2007 from www.nlm.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health. (1994, reprinted 1996, revised 2003, reprinted 2006) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Publication No. 06-3572); www.nimh.nih.gov
National Resource Center on ADHD. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions. Retrieved September 14, 2007 from www.help4adhd.org
Schwab, C., (Jan. 23, 2004). A parents guide to helping kids with learning difficulties; www.schwablearning.org
Science Daily, (September 24, 2007) Medication for ADHD may help students succeed
in school. Retrieved September 22, 2207 retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com
Shire, US Inc, (July 2001) Seeking academic help for the child with ADHD. (Pamphlet) ADD504