PSYCHOLOGY WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

TITLE

Mayo Clinic:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children

URL      

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adhd/home/ovc-20196177

TinyURL:   http://tinyurl.com/ycgmuerm

DESCRIPTION (from website overview)

“Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.”

Use this as a definitive source for ADHD information to be used in class discussion regarding topics such as brain, nervous system, child development, and childhood psychopathology.

HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE

Student engagement is very important for class discussion.  This website will provide important accurate information for students interested in this topic in both the developmental sections of the textbook as well as in childhood and adolescent disorders.