Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Participating in Recess

  • Matthew D. Lucas, Ed.D (Author) Longwood University image/svg+xml
    Dr. Matthew D. Lucas earned his Ed.D. (2007) in adapted physical education with minors in special education and social foundations from the University of Virginia. He also received his M.Ed. (1996) in adapted physical education from the University of Virginia and B.S. (1994) from Longwood College (now Longwood University). Dr. Lucas spent ten years teaching adapted/general physical education in Fairfax County (VA) Schools after the completion of his M.Ed. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education at Longwood University. Dr. Lucas has conducted a variety of presentations and published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals. His publications have focused on modifying activities for children with disabilities in the recess and physical education setting.
  • Michael J. Justice, Student (Author) Physical & Health Education Teacher Education image/svg+xml
    Michael J. Justice is an undergraduate health and physical education major at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. He is studying to become certified to teach K-12 and is scheduled to graduate in 2014. He is an active participant in student-based groups in his major.
  • Kelly M. Rosko, Student (Author) Physical & Health Education Teacher Education Longwood University image/svg+xml
    Kelly M. Rosko is an undergraduate health and physical education major at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. She is studying to become certified to teach K-12 and is scheduled to graduate in 2014. She is an active participant in student-based groups in her major.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.234
Abstract
The participation of a student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in recess can often be both challenging and rewarding for the student and teacher. This paper will address common characteristics of children with ADHD and present basic solutions to improve the experience of these children in the recess setting. Initially, the definition, symptoms, and prevalence of ADHD will be presented. The paper will then address benefits of recess, followed by recommendations for children with ADHD participating in recess. Lastly, the paper will describe a common activity played at recess, and possible modifications to the activity for children with ADHD.
Keywords
Student Participation, Student Behavior, Student Characteristics, Recreational Activities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Incidence
References

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Frank-Briggs, Angela, I. (2011). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Journal of Pediatric Neurology, 9.3, 291-298. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3233/JPN-2011-0494

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Medicinenet.com. (2012). Definition of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved August 31, 2012 from http://www.medicinenet.com/attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_ adhd/glossary.htm

Mulrine, C. F., Prater, M., & Jenkins, A. (2008). The Active Classroom: Supporting Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder through Exercise. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(5), 16-22. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/004005990804000502

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How to Cite
Lucas, M. D., Justice, M. J., & Rosko, K. M. (2014). Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Participating in Recess. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 9(1), 124-127. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.234

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  • Article Type Articles
  • Submitted January 18, 2014
  • Published February 15, 2014
  • Issue Winter 2014
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