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Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder: Issues for Special Educators

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Christopher Gordon
Christopher Gordon*
Affiliation:
Charles Sturt University
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Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Mr Christopher Gordon, School of Teacher Education, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst NSW 2795
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Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a relatively common disorder affecting mainly male children and which may seriously impact on the life of the individual and produce wider negative social effects. Despite being identified for the greater part of this century, many aspects of its major characteristics, aetiology, assessment and treatment are unresolved, and some, especially the medication treatment option, are highly controversial. The anticipated publication of the DSMIV with altered categorisation and diagnostic criteria may initially lead to further confusion. This paper reviews and consolidates the research currently available, describes the DSM IV classifications and indicates best practice procedures for assessment and treatment

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Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , 1994 , pp. 36 - 49
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Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 1994

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