Developmental & Behavioral Disorders Teacher Resources

This article provides several answers to some perplexing questions about the behavior of people suffering from dementia. The subjects that are covered include: what is dementia, how is dementia treated, how can I deal with agitation, and...

A speech therapist explains how she helps clients develop their communication skills and shares the background, training, and education necessary for success in her field. [6:03]

An irresistible urge to pull out hair, trichotillomania is a mental disorder. This article provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and tests, treatment and care, and management of this disorder.

Information on compulsive skin picking, the causes, effects, and symptoms as well as information on skin picking in children.

A learning module that begins with "Fear Prompts Teens to Act Impulsively" by Laura Sanders, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It also contains links to information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, and magazine articles, as well as informational videos.

This site provides links to information about autism. General information as well as specific resources for various states can be found.

This site provides links to information about autism. General information as well as specific resources for various states can be found.

Are there certain behaviors that students can control? On this recorded radio show, Dr. Greene talks about what behaviors a student with ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette's disorder could control. [45 min, 2 secs]

This common term used in classrooms is reviewed in this information from the NIMH and points to the changing views of many that it is better treated long term with behavioral therapies than medications.

Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."

A very extensive article depicting facts and details on conduct disorders, seen both in childhood and adolescence. Written by physicians, for physicians and professionals, this site provides a complete resource for information on conduct...

Dav Pilkey wrote and illustrated the Captain Underpants and Dog Man graphic novel series, as well as picture books like Dog Breath and The Hallo-Wiener. Pilkey has spoken out about his own struggles growing up with ADHD and dyslexia, and...

Jack Gantos' interesting life has provided the raw material for many of his books. Rotten Ralph, for example, was inspired by an aggressive red cat that he once owned. The Jack Henry middle-grade fiction series was based on Gantos' own...

Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.

Provides articles related to issues with gifted children.

Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in child health and safety.

This page for the huge KidsHealth site gives you a jumping-off point and an overview of the site's content, purpose, and usage. With sections for parents, kids, and teens, KidsHealth has been online since 1995 and today it is accessed...

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association. The site contains information on legal issues, research, treatment, school, support etc. Very comprehensive site.

Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.

Here are fact sheets on disabilities, available in text or PDF, English or Spanish. Each offers characteristics of the disability, tips for teachers and parents, and lists of related resources.

A nationwide directory for resources, information and treatment centers related to attention deficit disorder.

Suggestions and links for teaching art to students with special needs or language barriers.

This article describes the most common characteristics of dyslexia and other learning disorders. The author offers suggestions about what to do if a reading problem is suspected.