Exceptional Children and Disability Information

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Accommodations and Modifications	Adults with ADHD
Advocacy Information	Assessment
Assistive Technology	Audio/Video Tapes
Books and Publications	Causes
Characteristics	Classifications and Types
Classroom Management	Definition
Diagnosis	Frequently Asked Questions
History of the Field	Incidence
Medical Issues/Medication	Organizations
Overview and General Information	Parent Information
Prevalence	Transition Services

 

Assessment

• Assessing adolescents and adults: policy statement from Office of Disability Policy-Educational Testing Services.
• Assessing ADHD in schools: This dynamic program demonstrates an innovative model for assessing ADHD in the schools.
• General article including assessment of children with ADHD.
• Key components in assessment of ADHD:Although some people seem to think that you can just tell from watching a child, arriving at such a conclusion requires a formal evaluation. Unfortunately, there are many different ways to assess AD/HD, and some assessment approaches are clearly more accurate and more cost-effective than others. 
• Assessment products for ADHD: checklists, surveys, and rating scales for children with ADHD.