Attention
Deficit Disorder/Hyperactivity: Causes and Solutions:
In a two hour session, Dr. Peters discusses behavioral, medical and educational management of children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
• Discussion of this disorder as well as examples of children with Attention Deficit Disorder are presented to elucidate the symptomatology.
• The medical management of Attention Deficit Disorder is addressed. Side effects as well as philosophical issues are discussed.
• The behavioral management of the Attention Deficit Disordered child is presented in detail. These youngsters often need even greater structure in their lives than do children without attention problems.
• The educational management of the Attention Deficit Disordered child is comprehensively discussed. As Attention Deficit Disordered youngsters typically evidence a great deal of difficulty in the academic situation (often leading to academic underachievement), this issue deserves special attention in this presentation.
• Handouts are presented summarizing major points discussed in the seminar. These can be disseminated to teachers and significant others in the child's life.