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The Adult ADHD Self-Reporting Scale (ASRS) was created to estimate the pervasiveness of an adult with ADHD in an easy self survey. [4] The ASRS was developed in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Workgroup on Adult ADHD which included researchers from New York University Medical School and Harvard Medical School.
Homeschooling laws can be divided into three categories: In some states, homeschooling requirements are based on its treatment as a type of private school (e.g. California, Indiana, and Texas [24]). In those states, homeschools are generally required to comply with the same laws that apply to other (usually non-accredited) schools.
At that time, homeschooling was not specifically legal in most of the states of the U.S. under compulsory schooling laws. Those who practiced homeschooling were often harassed or prosecuted. Through a combination of legal action and legislative lobbying, HSLDA played a large part [2] in the legalization of homeschooling throughout the U.S.
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Adult Self-Report (ASR) – To be completed by the adult. This assesses the adult's adaptive functioning, strengths, and problems. Adult Behavior Checklist (ABCL) – To be completed by a known individual of the adult, meant to reflect answers provided on the ASR. Brief Problem Monitor for Ages 18-59 (BPM/18-59) Older adult assessments:
It appears the debate around whether Michigan's homeschooling laws should be strengthened may be gaining traction. ... The children would have to meet twice a year with an adult outside the home ...
The state of Rio Grande do Sul approved a law legalizing homeschooling, but the law was vetoed by the state governor. [131] Federal legislation is pending. [132] In 1824, Brazil permitted home education to take the place of traditional education for nearly 70 years.
In 1990, homeschool lobbyists defeated a proposed Florida law which would have required parents to be run against a child abuse registry before being allowed to homeschool their children. [83] In the United States, only two states, Pennsylvania and Arkansas , prevent convicted child abusers and sex offenders from homeschooling.