Educators' Perceptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

The study investigated the perceptions of educators about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, specifically their views on its incidence, causes and appropriate interventions in school settings. Five purposively selected educators from a private school participated in the study. Ethnographic interview was used to collect and analyze the data. The results revealed that the educators considered ADHD mainly a physiological disorder with primarily genetic and environmental causes. Regardless the educators preferred medication as the intervention method despite being aware of additional intervention methods.

Keywords:

• Attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder
• perceptions
• foundation phase educators