Is There a Role for the Teacher in the Use of Medication for Hyperkinetics?

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Abstract
This article suggests that the cause of certain characteristics of the overactive child should be a determinant of the type of intervention used. An attempt is made to differentiate between organic and environmental causation of overactivity. It is suggested that organically based overactive children may benefit from chemical intervention. The teacher has special responsibilities when a child in class is medicated for hyperkinesis. A step-by-step plan is suggested to educators, including the teacher's role in dealing with parents and physicians and his responsibilities in observing and recording the child's behavior.