ERIC Number: EJ1467562
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Publication Date: 2025-Mar
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Available Date: 2025-02-04
Standardized International Definitions of ADHD to Assist with the Development of Educational Policies and Technology
Shawntel Tanner1; Yu-Chang Hsu1,2
TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, v69 n2 p254-257 2025
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes a multitude of symptoms and can be difficult to diagnose due to a variety of international definitions. Research identifies different viewpoints on diagnosis and treatment including medical, psychological, and sociocultural views. Some research suggests ADHD is a social construct and is experienced differently based on the culture and ethnicity of the individual, family members, educators, and clinicians. Due to the different diagnostic criteria and educational policies related to ADHD in various areas of the world, the development and implementation of educational technology to assist students experiencing these symptoms can be difficult. Consideration of the differences that exist between cultures related to ADHD diagnosis is important when developing educational policies and technologies to assist students experiencing ADHD symptoms.
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Educational Technology, Policy Formation, Definitions, Student Experience, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disability Identification, Social Influences, Cultural Differences, Ethnicity, Individual Differences, Teacher Background, Family Characteristics, Clinical Diagnosis, Health Personnel, Global Approach, Development, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Boise State University, Boise, USA; 2Research and Technology, Department of Educational Leadership, Boise, USA