Properties of the narrative scoring scheme using narrative retells in young school-age children.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical utility of the narrative scoring scheme (NSS) as an index of narrative macrostructure for young school-age children.

Method: Oral retells of a wordless picture book were elicited from 129 typically developing children, ages 5-7. A series of correlations and hierarchical regression equations were completed using microstructural measures of vocabulary and grammar to predict NSS scores.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: an authentic story in the schools and its implications.

As a way of discussing several important facets of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) service delivery in the schools, this article employs a brief narrative case study as a pedagogical technique. Six specific strategies are contextually presented to show one way to effectively collaborate in public education.