Motions
Initiation of a Programme in schools to meet the needs of children with ADD/ADHD
House of Representatives - 1st Session - 11th Republican Parliament
WHEREAS it has been widely acknowledged internationally and/or locally that approximately 8 to 10% of children and adults suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD);
AND WHEREAS lack of diagnosis results in such children in preschools, primary and secondary schools being described as unmanageable, impetuous and possessing bad behaviour;
AND WHEREAS the interventions into such dysfunctional behaviour can be described to be less than successful;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of Education initiate a programme in schools to:
- identify children with ADD/ADHD;
- train teachers to manage such students in the classroom; and
- implement a long-term strategy in schools to assist children, so identified.
(By Member for Tabaquite)