Taking it to the Net


1		Christina's daughter, Carmella, is having a difficult time in school. Her teacher says Carmella is unable to stay focused on her schoolwork, and she often gets into trouble for speaking out of turn and for getting out of her seat. The teacher recommends to Christina that her daughter be tested for ADHD. Christina has some reservations; she recently saw a television show about the overdiagnosis of ADHD. Is ADHD overdiagnosed in children? What are some of the controversies surrounding the ADHD diagnosis? What signs and symptoms characterize ADHD? http://aboutourkids.med.nyu.edu/articles/overdiagnose.html



2		Morgan, a first grader, has not been doing well in school. His father, John, doesn't think his poor performance has to do with his intelligence, because Morgan seems to be a fast learner. He does, however, suspect that Morgan might have problems with his vision. What kinds of visual impairments are common among school-age children? What accommodations can be made to improve Morgan's school performance? http://ericae.net/edo/ED349774.htm



3		Monika is a first-year physical education teacher at an elementary school. When she began her job, she was dismayed when she saw how sedentary most of her students were. Are her observations common? What levels of physical fitness do we commonly see in school-age children? How can children benefit from engaging in a physical fitness program? http://ericae.net/edo/ED347484.htm

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