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The Co-Occurrence of Reading Disorder and ADHD: Epidemiology, Treatment, Psychosocial Impact, and Economic Burden
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Sexton, Chris C.; Gelhorn, Heather L.; Bell, Jill A.; Classi, Peter M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2012
The co-occurrence of reading disorder (RD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increasing attention. This review summarizes the epidemiology, treatment strategies, psychosocial impact, and economic burden associated with the co-occurrence of these conditions. Common genetic and neuropsychological deficits may partially…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Reading Difficulties, Epidemiology
Emotional Disturbance or Social Misperception? An Important Classroom Management Question.
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Wallbrown, Fred H.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1979
Classroom teachers and school mental health specialists must be better equipped to determine which students who practice deviant behavior are behaviorally disordered and which students are experiencing faulty social perception. (Author/PHR)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Definitions
Behavioral Change Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Severe Brain Injury.
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Deaton, Ann V. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
The article addresses the needs of the head injured child and adolescent in the area of behavioral management. Case examples are used to illustrate such behavioral difficulties as distractability and unprovoked aggression as well as the efficacy of behavioral interventions. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education
Can We Assume a Pupil's On-Task Behavior Will Generalize across Subjects?
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Sharp, John S. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1980
A case study of a 10-year-old boy with poor performance in language and math investigated whether increasing on task behavior in one subject area will increase on task behavior in another area. Results indicated that increasing on task behavior in one curriculum area does not necessarily generalize to another area. (PHR)
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Case Studies
Toward a Behavioral Model of Academic Remediation with Learning Disabled Children.
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Treiber, Frank A.; Lahey, Benjamin B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
Characteristics of a behavioral approach to remediating academic deficits of learning disabled (LD) children are reviewed. The behavioral approach encompasses individualization and mastery learning, direct teaching, and an emphasis on measurement. (SEW)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Conceptual Tempo
Steps before the Referral.
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Gerardi, Robert J.; Coolidge, Paula G. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
The authors suggest a preventive program for behavior problems in potentially learning disabled students prior to referral. This preventive program should include teacher workshops on behavior modification, affective training in the classroom, parent education on children's emotional development, inservice courses for all elementary teachers, and…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education
Effectiveness of a School-Based Multicomponent Program for the Treatment of Children with ADHD.
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Miranda, Ann; Presentacion, Maria Jesus; Soriano, Manuel – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2002
A study evaluated the efficacy of a multicomponent program for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in 50 students (ages 8- 9). Teachers (n=29) were trained in behavior modification techniques, cognitive behavior strategies, and instructional management strategies. Parents' and teachers' ratings detected improvement in primary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems