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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder;
Abstract
Although attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder constitutes 33 to 50% of mental health referrals for children, an increasing number of researchers has begun to question the validity of ADHD as a legitimate diagnosis. Eberstadt in her 1999 review stated, "Society has changed since the mid-1980s to view what may be normal childhood activity as lack of behavioral compliance" (p.1). Could the prevalence of ADHD simply be an increasingly active society's response to normal, active childhood behavior? The purpose of this paper is to examine the history of ADHD and explore assessment methods. Data from current literature and personal interviews with recognized professionals at the University of lowa and surrounding areas is included to provide the readers with information on current trends used to treat this disorder.
Year of Submission
2001
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Wanpen Murgatroyd
Date Original
2001
Object Description
1 PDF file (21 pages)
Copyright
©2001 Larry G. Scheel
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Scheel, Larry G., "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder : is it a behavior disorder or active childhood behavior?" (2001). Graduate Research Papers. 1451.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1451
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Child Psychology Commons, Counseling Commons, Education Commons, Mental Disorders Commons
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