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PRIMER: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? - ADDED

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PRIMER: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? - ADDED


Classroom Interventions for Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder Considerations Packet

Primer text from The College of William & Mary

ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of children (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 2015).

In a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, scientists found that 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years living in the U.S. had been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is similar to previous en
Ages 6-11: Approximately 2.4 million children
Ages 12-17: Approximately 3.3 million children

The diagnostic term attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to individuals who display patterns of inattention, impulsivity, and overactive behavior that interfere with daily functioning (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).



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PRIMER: What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? - ADDED
Culture of Collaboration & Interprofessional Teaming
Culture of Collaboration & Interprofessional Teaming
Websites: A homework website that provides assignments for the week is very helpful to parents and guardians of students with ADHD. Class news regarding projects and the week’s instructional topics can also be posted.