A Four-Year Follow-Up Study of the Effects of Methylphenidate on the Behavior and Academic Achievement of Hyperactive Children.

Charles, Linda; Schrain, Richard

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Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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A Four-Year Follow-Up Study of the Effects of Methylphenidate on the Behavior and Academic Achievement of Hyperactive Children.

Charles, Linda; Schrain, Richard

Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, v9 n4 p495-505 Dec 1981

The clinical implication of the study is that the beneficial effects of stimulant drug intervention occur within the first months after initiation of therapy. Long-term treatment does not appear to be of value in producing better outcome. (Author)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, Behavior Problems, Drug Therapy, Elementary Education, Followup Studies, Hyperactivity, Social Adjustment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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