Author Question: Test of cognitive ability should also be considered when identifying a student with ADHD. a. True ... (Read 91 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 31, 2018

Test of cognitive ability should also be considered when identifying a student with ADHD.

a. True
b. False

Question 2

Remy is an English Language Learner from a low-income background in the 2nd grade. His teachers have expressed concern about his behavior in class and academic difficulties and have referred him for ADHD evaluation. What factors must the evaluators take into account as they examine Remy's behavior?

What will be an ideal response?

b614102004 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 31, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: True

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: Answers should address the fact that a number of complications exist in identifying culturally and linguistically diverse students. One is that the rating scales are normed for white, middle-class students. Two, poverty may be a risk factor of ADHD-like behaviors. Three, cultural expectations may influence what is considered abnormal behavior for a child. The best approach is for Remy's evaluators to use a scale that has been found to be more accurate for minority groups and to take other elements such as his functional behaviors - how he interacts with peers or how he is performing academically for example -into account. Cognitive tests and tests of academic achievement should also be considered. Finally, Remy's evaluators should rule out any other possible explanations for his behavior and academic difficulties.