U/CL Pathfinders

 

ATTENTION  DEFICIT  DISORDER

 

DEFINITION:  “A persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity or both, occurring more frequently and severely than is typical in individuals at a comparable level of development.  The illness may begin in early childhood, but symptoms have been present for many years.  The prevalence is estimated to be 3 to 5 percent in children; data for adults are not available.”  (Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary)

 

NARROW THE TOPIC:

·         What are the latest treatments for ADD and which offers the greatest promise?

·         How effective is the drug Ritalin in the treatment of ADD and why is it so controversial?

·         Could ADD be caused by maternal smoking?

·         Is ADD genetic?

·         How should teachers best deal with students with ADD?

 

LINCC SUBJECT HEADINGS: Attention-deficit disorder in Adolescence; Attention-deficit Disorder in Adults; Attention-deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Attention-deficit Disordered Children; Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

 

SPECIALIZED SOURCES SHELVED IN THE REFERENCE AREA:

International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences	REF H 41 .I58 2001
Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health	REF RC 437 .G36 2008
Psychology and Mental Health: Magill’s Choice	REF RC 437 .P795 2001 v.1
Encyclopedia of Human Development	REF HM 626 .E53 2006
Conn's Current Therapy	REF RM 101 .C87

 

AVAILABLE AT THE REFERENCE DESK:

Encyclopedia of Mental Health

Encyclopedia of Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders

Issues & Controversies : "Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder 4/9/1999 p. 145-152; "Special Education" 9/07/07

At Issue:  Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder  (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Database)

Opposing Viewpoints: Mental Illness

 

STATISTICS:

Statistical Record of Children

National Institute of Mental Health http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/numbers.cfm

Information Plus: Mental Health; Health and Wellness (Ref Desk) (also available in the Opposing Viewpoints Database)

 

ELECTRONIC INDEXES:

Academic Search Complete

Expanded Academic ASAP

OmniFile Full Text Select Edition

ERIC via EBSCO

Education Research Complete

CQ Researcher

 

FULL-TEXT NEWSPAPERS:  America's Newspapers

 

INTERNET SITES:

Children with ADD	http://www.chadd.org/
National Attention Deficit Disorder	http://www.add.org/
National Institute of Mental Health	http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhdmenu.cfm
Internet Mental Health	http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-ch01.html

 

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