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

 

ADHD History of the Field

• History and genetics of ADHD : The first clinical description of ADHD was reported in the British journal, Lancet, by Dr. George Still in 1902.  Dr. Still was a British physician treating children who noticed some of his patients were disinhibited and impulsive.
• Timeline of the history of ADHD: a timeline explnation of the development of terminology and medications for ADHD over the years.