ADHD
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

A persistent pattern of
Attention Deficit
inattention and/or
hyperactivity and Hyperactive Disorder
impulsivity that is more
frequent and severe than is
typically observed in
individuals at a comparable
level of development
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

Let me see if Philip can be a
little gentleman; Let me see
if he is able to sit still
for once at [ the] table. Thus
spoke, in earnest tone, the
father to his son; And the
mother looked very grave to
see Philip misbehave. But
Philip he did not mind his
father who was so kind. He
wiggled, and giggled, and
then, I declare, swung
backward and forward and
tilted his chair, just like
any rocking horse;
Fearful Stories and Vile Pictures to Instruct Good Little Folks.

(1904)
Hyperactivity
Some
abnormal &
physical
conditions in Moral Control
children
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

F.G. Ebaugh (1923)

Charles Bradley (1937)

DSM history
Hyperkinetic Reaction of Childhood
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
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view of developmental concerns
children want to
succeed and please
if no success- what
is our responsibility?
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prevalence rate & lagniappe
5% school age population
lower academic/occupational outcomes
lifelong
1/3 - 2/3 persist in adulthood
+ risk for social /financial instability
½ with comorbid conditions
ocd
depression
anxiety
learning disability
+ risk accidents & motor vehicle accidents Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

cause
genetic
brain damage
(trauma)
brain damage
(toxins)
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other health impaired
"heightened alertness to
environmental stimuli [that] results
in limited alertness with respect to
the educational environment"
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

504
curriculum adjustments
alternative classroom
organization and management
specialized teaching
techniques and study skills
use of behavior management
increased parent/teacher
collaboration
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

educational strategies
routine (schedule)
space
breaks
sequence
voice
movement
behavioral strategies
reassurance
lesson novelty/change
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setting limits
state (don’t ask)
gain attention - restate
1 instruction @ time
simple
immediate reward
allow time
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

small
measurable/observable
do-able?
meaningful?
time-sensitive
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.

Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.