The ADHD Conundrum

Abstract

Introduction to the special series on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Professionals working within special and remedial education are often concerned about the specific nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and how to both manage ADHD students in the classroom and provide appropriate and successful educational intervention. In response to these concerns, this issue of Intervention in School and Clinic is devoted entirely to the topic of ADHD. The guest editors of this issue, William Bender and Phillip McLaughlin, of the University of Georgia, have assembled an outstanding list of authors to write about the most prevalent issues in meeting the needs of the student with ADHD. I am pleased to devote this issue of Intervention to this important area.—GW

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