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Reconceptualizing ADHD

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Hi all,

While looking for something else, I came across this article. :-) It came out about two years ago, but is new to me. I thought you might like to take a look at it. :-)

Lil

A short summary:

Reconceptualizing ADHD

New findings suggest that ADHD is a learning disorder rather than a behavioral disorder. Thus, teaching strategies that target cognitive weaknesses may be more effective than behavioral management techniques in promoting academic success for students with ADHD.

The link:

http://www.ascd.org/publications/ed_lead/200111/tannock.html

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