File(s) not publicly available
Are Schools Meeting the Needs of Students with ADHD?
journal contribution
posted on 2008-09-01, 00:00 authored by Daryl Efron, Emma SciberrasEmma Sciberras, Phillip HassellAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can have a major impact on students’ functioning at school—academically and socially. This study examined parental perceptions of schools in relation to their understanding of ADHD, information provided and general support. Parents of consecutive children with ADHD seen at the Centre for Community Child Health, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne completed a questionnaire that assessed their beliefs about ADHD and schools. Questionnaire data were obtained from 66 parents (43 mothers, 23 fathers) of patients aged from 6 to 19 years (M = 10.4). The results indicated that parents of children with ADHD perceive that teachers have inadequate understanding, and schools insufficient resources, to support their children’s special needs. Schools need more resources, and teachers need more training, to promote positive experiences and outcomes for children with ADHD.
History
Journal
Australasian Journal of Special EducationVolume
32Issue
2Pagination
187 - 198Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)Publisher DOI
ISSN
1030-0112eISSN
1833-6914Language
enPublication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalUsage metrics
Categories
No categories selectedKeywords
Licence
Exports
RefWorks
BibTeX
Ref. manager
Endnote
DataCite
NLM
DC